ARKADELPHIA, Ark. — The East Central University soccer team opened the second half of its Great American Conference schedule Saturday afternoon with a road matchup against Ouachita Baptist University at Kluck Field. Facing the Purple Tigers for the second time this season, ECU looked to build momentum in conference play but was unable to keep pace with Ouachita Baptist's offensive pressure, dropping a 5-0 decision.
After both teams traded shots throughout the opening half, Ouachita Baptist broke through in the 35th minute to take a 1-0 lead, then added another goal in the final minute of the first half to carry a 2-0 advantage into the break.
The Purple Tigers extended their lead early in the second half with a goal in the 55th minute before adding another on a direct free kick in the 61st minute. ECU continued to push forward, recording six shots after halftime, but the Tigers were unable to find the back of the net. Ouachita Baptist added its fifth goal in the 78th minute to close out the scoring.
ECU finished with 10 shots, with
Natalia Castaneda recording the team's lone shot on goal.
Ava Jordan and Castaneda led the Tigers with two shots apiece. The Purple Tigers held a 20-10 advantage in total shots and put eight attempts on target.
ECU will continue Great American Conference play as they return to Ada for the week to prepare for Northwestern Oklahoma State University on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at Tiger soccer Field at 3 pm.
