LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (October 15, 2026) – The University of North Alabama women's soccer team held a 1-1 draw against Little Rock on Thursday night in the first matchup against the Trojans in program history.

North Alabama (5-3-5, 2-2-2 UAC) outshot the Trojans 15-11 during the contest at the Coleman Sports Complex. Senior forward Alana Owens received the inlet pass from junior forward Anna Fugarino that led to the 21st minute goal. This was Owens' second goal of the season and Fugarino's third assist. 

Little Rock (3-5-5, 1-1-4 UAC) answered four minutes later with a score from Megan Rogan in the 25th minute to tie the game. UALR held North Alabama to one corner in this one, which came in the second half.

North Alabama had 60 percent of their shots on target tonight as nine found the frame. The Lion defense held the Trojans to a mere two shots on goal.

Gizelle El Assal led North Alabama with three shots, all on frame; senior Maddie Reynolds had three shots with two of those on target.

Eleven different Lions created the 15 shot opportunities, while six players had a shot on goal. 

Sophomore goalkeeper Cecilia Smith received her first start of the season and her first start during her collegiate career. She earned one save through 90 minutes of play. 

This was the first all-time matchup against the Trojans in program history. North Alabama has played three of four United Athletic Conference Red Division opponents as the team played against Abilene Christian and Tarleton State in Florence prior to this match. 

This was the fifth tie this season for North Alabama. Three of the five draws this season have come in a 1-1 showing against Chattanooga, Tarleton State and now, Little Rock. UNA opened the season with a 3-3 tie against UNC Asheville and a scoreless tie against UC San Diego. 

Twenty Lions found playing time on this Arkansas Thursday night. Four Lions competed full time in Smith, Adelyn Speight, Gracie Tyrrell and Lilly Ford. Anna Fugarino led the reserves with 52 minutes of action while freshman Cara Pitzer found 41 minutes.

North Alabama stays in Arkansas to play Central Arkansas on Sunday, Oct. 18 in Conway at the Bill Stephens Track/Soccer Complex at 1 p.m.
 
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