TEMPE, Arizona - The Trojans walked out of Sun Devil Soccer Stadium with a draw, thanks to Peyton Urban's career-high 7 saves.
How It Happened
Little Rock hit the ground running with a fiery offense right from kickoff. Jaeda Centeno nearly broke the silence with a shot from outside the penalty box that hit the right goalpost. After 23 minutes of intense pressure and pace, Arizona State made a 10-player substitution.
Following a water break in the 25th minute, the Sun Devils began to find their offensive stride. They recorded six shots in the final 20 minutes of the first half, but suffocating defensive pressure from the Trojans' backline proved to be an insurmountable disruption.
The first half saw Arizona State outshoot Little Rock 9-2, with each team recording a save. Little Rock committed only one foul compared to Arizona State's five.
The second half saw an early formation change from Arizona State, which initially troubled Little Rock. However, with a senior backline and leadership from Mykena Turner, the Trojans made defensive adjustments that effectively disrupted the Sun Devil offense.
Head Coach Kelly Farrell expressed her excitement for the team, saying, "I'm proud of our discipline, work rate, and commitment to the game plan."
Key Players
Iron Women: Peyton Urban (90 minutes), Serenity Thake (89), Sherry Saad (90), Amaya Arias (85), Abbie Smith (82), and Kaitlin Graeber (90) all played over 80 minutes.
The Future is Bright: Ruth Barragan played 34 minutes, providing a strong spark off the bench and leading all freshmen in minutes.
Leadership: Captains Abbie Smith and Mykena Turner led the team to their first result against a Power 4 school since 2016.
Up Next
Little Rock has one more game in Arizona this Sunday at 7 p.m., as Grand Canyon plays host. The Trojans will look to end the road trip on a high note. Follow along on ESPN+ or through live stats on LRTrojans.com.
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