GAME DETAILS
Howard Payne University 4, University of the Ozarks 1
Records: University of the Ozarks (7-3-0, 0-1-0), Howard Payne University (5-4-1, 1-0-1)
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Clarksville, Ark.

HOW IT HAPPENED
Clarksville, Ark.-The Eagles scored early in the match but couldn't slow down Howard Payne after that as the Yellow Jackets spoiled Senior Day with a 4-1 win in the conference-opener. Beth Markovich ripped a goal in the seventh minute to give the Eagles a 1-0 lead. The goal resulted from a strong and energetic first half from the Eagles and it showed with five shots. Howard Payne tied the match in the 12th minute and the match went into halftime at 1-1. Howard Payne found success in the second half scoring two goals within a four-minute span to lead 3-1. Howard Payne would later add a goal in the 77th minute. Howard Payne recorded nine shots in the second half while the Eagles had three.

SCORING SUMMARY
Beth Markovich-6:10
Hannah Noel-11:14
Hannah Noel-61:38
Kiana Chastian-65:56
Madelynn Harry-76:13 

KEY STATISTICS
Howard Payne had nine second half shots and scored three goals to overcome an early 1-0 deficit. 

EAGLES' NEXT MATCH
The Eagles will hit the road for most of the month of October beginning the 7th against UT Dallas.