SEARCY – The Harding women's soccer team fell 2-0 Monday to Northeastern State in non-conference action at the Stevens Soccer Complex.

It was the final game of a five-game home stand for Harding.

Harding falls to 2-4-0 on the season and Northeastern State improves to 2-1-1.

GOALS

Northeastern State 1, Harding 0 – 77th minute – Callie Rucker did a turnaround move to beat the defender for her second goal of the season.

Northeastern State 2, Harding 0 – 87th minute – Callie Rucker scored her second goal of the night when she headed in a cross from Hannah Stettler.

STATS

Harding played with 13 field players in the game due to COVID protocol.

Northeastern State took 19 shots, eight were on goal. Callie Rucker led the team with six shots.

Harding had eight shots, three were on goal. Emma Roberts led Harding with four shots, two were on goal.

Carmen Gunn, Lauren Service, Samantha Rupe, Grace Ann Green all played the full 90 minutes.

Michaela Potter and Payton Milby shared time goal for Harding as each player had three saves.

NEXT UP

Harding will have the week off before opening Great American Conference play at Ouachita Baptist on Sept. 23. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m.