UAPB Soccer Shutout South Carolina State 5-0 In Non-Conference Finale

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GRAMBLING, LA – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff got a massive performance from Yiselle Bernal, who collected a hat trick in a 5-0 shutout victory against South Carolina St. Thursday at GSU Soccer Complex.

UAPB improved to 9-6-1 on the season following the win, claiming their second Division I non-conference victory of the season for the first time since 2010.

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How it Happened

UAPB broke the scoreless tie when Bernal recorded her 8th goal of the season in the second minute, assisted by Iyanah Hicks.

The Lady Lions took a 2-0 lead on a goal from Ashley Mcguire — her fourth goal of the season — in the 52nd minute.

UAPB expanded its lead to 3-0 on Madison Hernanadez’s 57th-minute goal, her eighth of the season. Ashley McGuire assisted the goal.

The Lady Lions kept South Carolina State scoreless and took a 4-0 lead with a 71st-minute goal from Bernal, her 9th goal of the season. Janae Porter assisted the goal.

UAPB extended its lead to 5-0 on Bernal’s 10th goal of the season in the 89th minute. The goal ended the 5-0 game.

Game Notes

  • Alexia Muniz totaled four saves for the Lady Lions out of four total Lady Bulldogs shots.
  • Ark.-Pine Bluff pounded 12 shots on goal.