HOUSTON, TX - The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff soccer team lost their last non-conference game in Houston, TX, against the Houston Cougars with a final score of (8-1), Friday night at Carl Lewis International Complex. 

The Lady Lions got off to a sluggish start against the Lady Cougars offensively.  
 

GK Kailey Wehrmann, however, kept things in line defensively for UAPB with three saves, keeping the first half close with a halftime score of 2-0.

Wehrmann continued to guard the UAPB goal to earn two additional saves in the second half, finishing the contest with five saves.

Not giving in, UAPB got one in the back of the net after a center-right shot from freshman Erin Fite at 79:50 to get on the board.

The Lady Lions gave their all in the final stretch but fell short, suffering a loss with a final score of (8-1). 

"We battled and followed the game plan, and I'm proud of them for that," said UAPB head coach Erik Solberg about his team.

The Lady Lions will be back in action at home for their first Southwestern Athletic Conference game against Southern University on Friday, October 1st, at Pumphrey Stadium at 4 p.m. For fore updates on UAPB soccer, visit uapblionsroar.com/soccer.
 

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