JONESBORO, Ark. –University of South Alabama soccer fell to Sun Belt Conference opponent Arkansas State Friday afternoon, 2-1 in Jonesboro, Ark.

“This loss stings pretty bad,” USA head coach Mike Varga said. “It’s a frustrating loss, but Arkansas State did what they had to do. We just need to regroup and fight hard on Sunday against UALR.”

ASU (6-8-1, 2-5) jumped to a 1-0 lead on an own goal by a South Alabama defender at the 3 minute mark.

USA's Kayla Conrad evened the score in the 12th minute on an assist from Clarissa Hernandez.

Karla Kurandy scored the match-winning goal for ASU off a free kick in the 39th minute.

USA (4-11-1, 2-5) returns to SBC action Sunday afternoon when they take Arkansas-Little Rock. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. in Little Rock, Ark.

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Notes: The Jags fell to 8-2-1 all-time against ASU ... and 2-2-1 when facing the Red Wolves in Jonesboro, Ark. ... USA is 0-4 in its last four SBC matches.
 

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