The Arkansas State Red Wolves (1-1-2) faced the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions on Sunday, September 4. The Red Wolves did not disappoint and secured a crushing 10–0 victory.

The game opened with UAPB kicking off and making some aggressive moves. The Red Wolves’ defense quickly regained control and sent the ball downfield into Lion territory, where it stayed for the majority of the match. A-State struck early when midfielder Keelyn Peacock delivered an assist to midfielder Kennedy Horn, who headed the ball into the net.

The Red Wolves’ offense stayed relentless throughout the first half. After several close shots on goal, forward Alexia Watts set up a corner kick to Horn, who scored the second goal. Soon after, Peacock fired a close-range shot that was blocked by the Pine Bluff goalie but rebounded perfectly for forward Ava Riehl, who buried the ball in the top corner. 

Three more goals followed before halftime—scored by Riehl, defender Sydney Veatch, and Watts with an impressive assist from Veatch.

In the second half, the Golden Lions opened aggressively but still couldn’t keep the ball away from Arkansas State. The Red Wolves continued their offensive push with back-to-back goals from defender Leigha Dobbins and midfielder Larkyn Griffin. Watts netted the ninth goal with a header, and Horn closed out the match with another header, sealing the 10–0 shutout.

It was a game for the record books. Horn scored four goals which ties the current record set in 2003 in a game against Jacksonville State. The Red Wolves took 58 shots and 32 shots on goal, with 10 assists and 30 points, all of which set new program records. The teams’ 10 goals also ties the record set in the 2003 Jacksonville State game.

Horn (obviously) led the team in goals with four. Peacock led the game in assists with two. Golden Lions goalkeeper Makaila Riedel had 21 saves. No A-State goalkeepers had a save, as the ball was rarely in their side of the field.

The Red Wolves outshot the Golden Lions 32–0 in their fifth regular-season game, showing a formidable defense and foreshadowing a promising year ahead. They now turn their focus to the season’s first Sun Belt Conference matchup next Sunday against Troy.

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