SFA Falls Narrowly to Arkansas State

Thursday, August 27

Jonesboro, AR

4:00 p.m.

Stephen F. Austin

1-3-0, 0-0-0

Arkansas State

1-2-1, 0-0-0

Team	1	2	Final F
Stephen F. Austin	0	1	1
Arkansas St.	1	1	2

SFA Falls Narrowly to Arkansas State

8/27/2026 6:58:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

Thurmond adds second goal on season; Musser reaches 10 saves on the year

By: Jason Madden, Assistant Director for Communications

JONESBORO, Ark. — Stephen F. Austin (1-3-0) fell to Arkansas State (1-2-1) with a final score of 2-1 on Thursday at the A-State Soccer Complex. The Ladyjacks managed to score in the second half, but it was not enough to overcome Arkansas State's early lead.

The first half began with SFA establishing an early presence as Sawyer Kohutek tried on goal five minutes into the match. Brandie Musser provided a solid defensive effort by saving shots at 15:06 and 21:10. The Red Wolves were able to break through at 22:19 with a goal by Elleigh Newcomb, assisted by Kennedy Horn. SFA continued to press, highlighted by a shot from Alexa Alvarez at 39:27 that was saved by Taylor Sweat. The first half concluded with the Ladyjacks trailing 1-0.

The Jacks equalized early in the second half as Carlie Thurmond found the back of the net at the 51:41 mark, assisted by Kamrynn Davis. Leslie Razo nearly put SFA on the board earlier, but her attempt struck the woodwork. Davis found the rebound off Razo's shot and delivered it to Thurmond, who finished the chance to cap a strong period of offensive pressure for the Ladyjacks.

With the Ladyjacks maintaining momentum for much of the second half, Arkansas State's Lucia Flores converted a late penalty kick at 89:12 to give the Red Wolves the lead. Flores has now scored in back-to-back matches, with both goals coming from the penalty spot. Her late strike proved to be the difference as Arkansas State held on for a 2-1 victory over SFA at the final whistle.

Thurmond notched the team's only goal, adding to her team-leading statistics of four points on the season. Davis contributed with an assist, helping set up the scoring opportunity for Thurmond. Kohutek was active on the field, tallying two shots, with one on target. Musser played the full 90 minutes in goal, making two saves against 16 shots faced, and reaching the 10-save mark on the season.

Stephen F. Austin holds a record of 1-3-0. Arkansas State stands at 1-2-1 overall.

SERIES HISTORY UPDATE
The Ladyjacks fell for the first time in the all-time series against the Red Wolves, moving to 4-1-1 against Arkansas State.

UP NEXT
Looking ahead, the Ladyjacks will host Louisiana Tech on Sunday, Aug. 30, at 6 p.m. CT at The Chopping Block in Nacogdoches. The Ladyjacks and Bulldogs meet for the ninth time in the all-time series, with SFA holding a slight advantage at 5-2-1 as the Jacks host their Pups at the Pitch night.

POSTGAME NOTES
- Carlie Thurmond scored her second goal of the season, tying Oberholtzer for goals on the year
- Alexa Alvarez notched 1 shot, which is above her season average of 0.33
- Alvarez recorded 1 shot on goal, exceeding her season average of 0.33
- Kamrynn Davis notched 1 assist, exceeding her season average of 0.33, and tying her single-game high on the year
- Sawyer Kohutek achieved 2 shots, which is above her season average of 0.67
- Leslie Razo recorded 2 shots on the night, setting a new single-game high
- Davis and Thurmond now tie Oberholtzer for points on the season with 4
- Brandie Musser recorded 2 saves against Arkansas State, moving her season and career total to 10 saves

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