FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – No. 17 Arkansas defeated Memphis 2-1 in overtime Friday night at Razorback Field to advance to the next round of the NCAA Tournament.

The Tigers took a 1-0 lead during the 42^nd minute and would retain it until late in the 87^th minute when Arkansas junior Jessi Hartzler scored the equalizer to force overtime, assisted by senior Lindsey Mayo. Mayo then scored her team-leading 10^th goal of the season in the 92^nd minute of play that sealed the match for the Razorbacks – the team’s first NCAA Tournament win while hosting at home in program history.

“What a great game,” head coach Colby Hale said. “First, credit to Memphis. I thought they were very good. Our team doesn’t quit. The halftime and overtimes showed our belief. We played well enough to win and I thought we believed if we kept doing what we do that we would get the equalizer. Once we got to OT, it felt like momentum was on our side. It’s a great win and moment in Razorback Soccer history. This team has something special.”

With the win, Arkansas improves to 18-5-0 overall and 4-1-1 in the NCAA Tournament as it awaits the winner of No. 12 Clemson and Northeastern on Sunday, Nov. 13. The Razorbacks are also 3-1-0 this season in overtime, with victories against James Madison during the season opener on Aug. 19 and against Alabama on Sept. 22.

Memphis finishes its season 14-5-1 overall.

Hartzler is tied for third on the team with eight goals scored this season. Freshman Stefani Doyle earned seven shots in the match, her second-highest shot total this season since putting up eight shots against Alabama.

Arkansas outshot Memphis 16-14 and held a 3-1 edge in corners. Senior goalkeeper Cameron Carter also earned her 18^th win on the season and tallied six saves in the contest, her highest mark since earning eight saves against then-No. 4 Florida on Sept. 16.

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