No. 1 SMU beat Central Arkansas 5-2, closing nonconference play unbeaten. Stephan Soghomonian scored three times as the Mustangs improved to 11-0-2 and stayed atop the ACC standings.

By the Numbers
  • SMU outshot Central Arkansas 26-7.
  • Soghomonian scored his eighth, ninth and 10th goals of the season; he has 24 career goals and three hat tricks.
  • SMU is 11-0-2 overall and 5-0-1 in ACC play, with 16 points through six conference games.
  • The Mustangs are unbeaten in 13 straight games, their longest such streak since 2001.
Yes, But

SMU led 2-0 before Central Arkansas scored just before halftime and equalized in the 48th minute. The Mustangs answered with a penalty, then added two more goals to pull away.

What's Next

SMU visits Cal on Saturday for its final road ACC game of the season.

Bottom Line

After surrendering a two-goal lead, SMU responded decisively—another test passed as the nation’s top-ranked team carries its unbeaten run into ACC play.