The Optimist
  • Home
  • About
    • Advertise
    • Policies
    • Staff Contacts
    • Jobs
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Editorials
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Galleries
    • Videos
  • Features
  • Print Edition
    • The Pessimist
    • Special Projects
  • Police Log
  • Classifieds
You are here: Home / Sports / Soccer secures win against UCA clinching spot in Southland Tournament
Wildcats huddle up during an injury timeout. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Soccer secures win against UCA clinching spot in Southland Tournament

April 8, 2021 by Kaylee Kahn

The Wildcats took on Central Arkansas Saturday gaining a win 3-2 clenching them a spot in the Southland Tournament.

Central Arkansas started off strong by scoring their first goal in the first 12 minutes. Soon later, freshman defender Hannah Gage scored her first goal of the season to tie it 1-1.

ACU stayed strong throughout the entire game with having 12 shots including six on goal.

Sophomore midfielder Natalie Jones was set up with a penalty kick where she sunk it in the net to bring the Wildcats up 2-1.

Only one minute later, sophomore forward Brianna Diaz took control and made her first goal of the season to take ACU 3-1.

The Bears managed to score another goal to bring the score to 3-2. Senior goalkeeper Erin Smith held back UCA by gaining three saves.

With only one game left in the season, the Wildcats hold their spot in third in conference tied with Northwestern State.

ACU heads home to take on their last home game of the season against the University of Incarnate Word at 7 pm in Elmer Gray Stadium.

Filed Under: Sports

Other Sports:

  • Wildcats gear up for conference realignment

  • University, men’s golf coach part ways after 12 seasons

  • Abilene native inspires next generation of baseball players

About Kaylee Kahn

Junior journalism major from Wichita Falls, Tx

You are here: Home / Sports / Soccer secures win against UCA clinching spot in Southland Tournament

Other Sports:

  • Wildcats gear up for conference realignment

  • University, men’s golf coach part ways after 12 seasons

  • Abilene native inspires next generation of baseball players

Follow us online

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Optimist on Twitter

acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
9 May

BREAKING: The 2026 teacher of the year is Dr. Clint Buck, assistant professor of accounting in the College of Business Administration.

Reply on Twitter 2053158226070257771 Retweet on Twitter 2053158226070257771 Like on Twitter 2053158226070257771 2 Twitter 2053158226070257771
acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
4 May

BREAKING NEWS: James Bradshaw and Maddie Grace Fridge are the 2026 Mr. ACU and Miss ACU.

Reply on Twitter 2051110655172784350 Retweet on Twitter 2051110655172784350 Like on Twitter 2051110655172784350 4 Twitter 2051110655172784350

Optimist on Facebook

This message is only visible to admins.
Problem displaying Facebook posts.
Click to show error
Error: Server configuration issue Error: No posts available for this Facebook ID

Videos

Optimist Newscast Feb. 28, 2024

Our top stories today include a recap of The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, the ... [Read More…]

  • Optimist Newscast Feb. 21, 2024
  • Optimist Newscast Feb. 14, 2024
  • Optimist Newscast Jan. 24, 2024

Latest Photos

  • Home
  • About
    • Contact
    • Subscribe
    • Policies
    • Advertising Policy
    • Letters to the Editor and Reader Comments
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Editorials
  • Multimedia
    • Videos
    • Photo Galleries
  • Features
  • Advertise
    • Paid Advertisement
  • Police Log

© 2026 ACU Optimist · All Rights Reserved