The Basics
Score: Central Arkansas 5, Oral Roberts 2
Site: Tulsa, OK | Case Soccer Complex
 
TULSA, Okla. – Central Arkansas spoiled the season opener for the Oral Roberts women's soccer team, knocking off the Golden Eagles 5-2. The match marked the first time ORU had taken the pitch since November 3, 2019 – 460 days ago.

Netting a pair of goals within a minute, UCA took a commanding 2-0 lead in the 23rd minute, never looking back for the remainder of the way.

The Golden Eagles took the 2-0 deficit into the halftime break. The Golden Eagles got on the scoreboard when Martha Helsee punched in a goal, being assisted by Brianna McGowan and Christa Van Loon.

The Sugar Bears added a goal in the 59th minute before ORU cut the deficit to one. In the 65th minute, Drishana Pillay chipped a shot over the keeper, coming off an assist from Helsee.
UCA added a pair of insurance goals late to put the match out of the reach for the Golden Eagles.

Notables

• Six different players made their first collegiate appearances for the Golden Eagles – Louisa Ramsauer, Jordyn Blackburn, Kennedy Langebartels, Kristi Keller, Christa Van Loon, and Chloe Woodard.
• UCA outshot the Golden Eagles 17-9, including 11 shots on goal.
• Martha Helsee tallied a team high three points for the Golden Eagles, netting a goal and adding an assist.

Up Next
ORU will be back in action against North Dakota to open Summit League play on Friday, February 12 at the Case Soccer Complex. The Golden Eagles and Fighting Hawks will square off for a pair of weekend contests, rounding out the series on Sunday afternoon.
 
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