Southern Miss Blanks Arkansas State for First Sun Belt Win

JONESBORO, Ark. – Southern Miss soccer (4-3-2, 1-1 SBC) picked up its first Sun Belt Conference victory under Coach Danny Owens on Thursday afternoon, shutting out Arkansas State (2-4-2, 0-2 SBC), 1-0, at A-State Soccer Complex. Lorilee Taylor provided the difference with a first-half goal, while the Golden Eagle defense protected the advantage over the final 57 minutes to secure its third clean sheet of the season. Arkansas State tested Southern Miss early, but the Golden Eagles remained composed and began to find their own opportunities as the half settled in. Maiko Kikuchi and Vail Wartes each put attempts on…