The Teams: (2) Tarleton State Texans (7-3-9, 5-1-4 UAC) vs. (3) Austin Peay Governors (2-14-3, 1-7-2 UAC)
Where: Conway, Arkansas
Stadium: Bill Stephens Track/Soccer Complex
Time: 4 p.m. CT
Streaming Platform: ESPN+
 
ABOUT THE MATCHUP

• This is the second all-time meeting. Tarleton State won the first earlier this season 3-1 on the road. Avery Mendez was involved in all three goals, with a goal and two assists for a five-point night.
• Austin Peay has gone more than a month without a win, seven straight matches, its lone conference win at West Georgia on Oct. 4.
• Austin Peay is No. 331 among 345 D1 teams in scoring (0.53 per).
• Austin Peay last advanced in the conference tourney in 2023.

 
QUICK HITS

• With a win Sunday, Tarleton State will advance to the conference tournament semifinals for the first time in program history, and earn its first win in a conference tournament in program history. The Texans have made a postseason tournament just once, falling 2-0 to California Baptist in the WAC Tournament Quarterfinals in 2024.
• The UAC announced its postseason awards on Saturday. Jessica Baires was named the UAC Offensive Player of the Year, earning Tarleton State's first ever postseason superlative award. Baires, Zahra Friess and Avery Mendez were named to the First Team All-UAC, Tarleton State's first time with players on First Team. Mendez and Ava D'Costa were named to the UAC All-Freshman Team.
• The Texans are the No. 2 seed in the UAC Women's Soccer Championship from the Red Division. If they win, they will advance to play the Blue Division's No. 1 seed EKU on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the semifinals.
• The Texans are undefeated over their past eight matches, with four wins and four draws, last losing Sept. 27. Since Aug. 30, the Texans have suffered just one loss, going 7-1-7 over the 15-match stretch.
• This has already been the best season in program history. The Texans have earned their most conference wins, they have scored their most goals in a single-season in program history, and have secured their best winning percentage in a single-season in program history.

 
UP NEXT
The Texans are the No. 2 seed in the UAC Women's Soccer Championship from the Red Division. If they win, they will advance to play the Blue Division's No. 1 seed EKU on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the semifinals.