PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Two of the Southwestern Athletic Conference's undefeated teams remained as such Friday after Texas Southern drew 1-1 at Arkansas–Pine Bluff.
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Paige Hayward converted a penalty kick in the 71st minute to level the score, which would remain tied at the conclusion of two overtime periods.
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The visiting Lady Tigers (4-5-1) and Arkansas–Pine Bluff both sit atop the SWAC soccer table alongside Howard University; all three teams have identical 2-0-1 records after three league games.
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Karissa Fenwick gave the Golden Lions the lead with a strike in the 20th minute off a pass from teammate Veronica Parker.
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TSU's Alexis Robles – the SWAC's most recent Goalkeeper of the Week honoree, made five saves for the Lady Tigers. UAPB goalkeeper Makayla Cowles also made fives.
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The Lady Tigers conclude their weekend road trip at Grambling State on Sunday. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
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