SEARCY, Ark. — The Harding women's soccer team scored two second-half goals to defeat Oklahoma Baptist 2-0 on Saturday morning at the Stevens Soccer Complex.
With the Great American Conference victory, Harding improved to 7-4-1 overall and 6-1-0 in GAC play. Oklahoma Baptist fell to 2-10-1 overall and 1-6-1 in conference action.
After a scoreless opening half, Mykala Ulrich broke the deadlock for the Lady Bisons in the 57th minute. Kendall Jerkins delivered a long pass from midfield to the right side, where Ulrich struck a right-footed shot from 15 yards out into the net for her fifth goal of the season.
Harding doubled its lead in the 73rd minute. Campbell Cox sent a cross in from the right wing that deflected off the hands of Oklahoma Baptist goalkeeper Emilia Gallego, allowing Gabie Eddins to tap in her first goal of the year.
Goalkeeper Maysa Willis earned the shutout win for Harding, recording five saves over 90 minutes of action. Gallego finished with four saves for the Bison, while Oklahoma Baptist also recorded a team save in the first half.
Harding outshot Oklahoma Baptist 12-10 on the day, placing seven shots on target compared to five for the visitors. The Lady Bisons also generated six corner kicks while holding Oklahoma Baptist without a corner attempt.
Addison Gray led the Oklahoma Baptist attack with four total shots, while Eddins led Harding with four attempts of her own.
The Lady Bisons will be back in action Thursday when it travels to Weatherford, Oklahoma to take on Southwestern Oklahoma at 3 p.m.
