SEARCY – The Harding women's soccer team started its season 2-0 for the first time since 2004 Sunday after defeating Northeastern State 2-1 in non-conference action at the Stevens Soccer Complex.

It was the first time the Lady Bisons beat the Riverhawks since 2009. Harding won that game 2-1.

Harding improves to 2-0-0 on the season.

Northeastern State falls to 0-1-1 on the season.

GOALS

Harding 1, Northeastern State 0 – 17th minute – Regan Thompson sent a through ball up the left side that found Briley-Anne Brown for her first goal of the season.

Harding 2, Northeastern State 0 – 28th minute – Georgia Templeton took a shot that was blocked and the ball fell right to Regan Thompson to clean up. It was Thompson's first goal of the season.

Harding 2, Northeastern State 1 – 43rd minute – Lexis Walls took a free kick from 40-yards out that went over the hands of the goalkeeper for her first goal of the season.

STATS

Harding took seven shots, three were on goal. Regan Thompson led Harding with two shots.

Northeastern State took 16 shots, six were on goal. Sydney Taylor and Lexis Walls each had three shots for the Riverhawks.

Michaela Potter and Maysa Willis split time in goal for Harding. Willis had four saves and Potter had one.

Kim Barcenas and Calle Citty each played the full 90 minutes for Harding.

NEXT UP

Harding will be back in action Thursday when it hosts Christian Brothers at 6 p.m., at the Stevens Soccer Complex.