Little Rock Overcomes Six-Hour Delay, Rallies to Tie Tennessee Tech

Cookeville, Tenn. — The Little Rock Trojans battled through a nearly six-hour weather delay and came away with a gritty result on the road, earning a 1-1 draw against Tennessee Tech. Candice Kilderry delivered the equalizer in the final minute, while goalkeeper Peyton Urban made six saves to keep the Trojans within striking distance.

How It Happened
The match was originally scheduled for 1 p.m. but was pushed back significantly due to lightning and rain delays, finally kicking off hours later than planned.

Despite the difficult circumstances, Little Rock continued to press offensively, outshooting Tennessee Tech 22-14. The persistence paid off in the 90th minute when Kilderry found the back of the net, scoring her third goal of the season to level the match.

Head coach Kelly Farell praised the team's resilience after the long delay: "I'm really proud of the character that the team showed. The game ended almost six hours after it was supposed to start… delays are hard to deal with but the team persevered. They bought into our game plan for the last 7 minutes and were rewarded, so I'm really proud of them. It's hard to get results on the road and this was a good result, especially considering the circumstances."

Key Player

• Candice Kilderry scored the game-tying goal in the 90th minute, her third of the year.

• Peyton Urban finished with six saves, anchoring the defense and keeping the Trojans alive.

• Amaya Arias led the team with four shots, including one on target.

• Maria Schuller recorded a team-high six shots, keeping the pressure on the Golden Eagles' defense.

• Jetney Cook, Mary Ratcliff, Emily Nahon, and Kilderry all played the full 90 minutes.

Up Next

The Trojans  will be back in action on Thursday, September 25, with a 6 p.m. conference matchup at Southeast Missouri State in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+, with live stats available at LRTrojans.com.

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