Alabama Battles No. 11 Arkansas in 3-1 Loss

Thursday, October 16

Fayetteville, Ark.

6:30 p.m. CT

Alabama

10-5-1, 4-4-0

Arkansas

8-3-3, 6-1-1

Alabama

Arkansas

Alabama Battles No. 11 Arkansas in 3-1 Loss

10/16/2025 9:24:00 PM | Soccer

Box Score

Maddie Padelski paced the Tide, scoring a goal in the 33rd minute of the match

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. –– The Alabama soccer team (10-5-1, 4-4-0 SEC) dropped a tough 3-1 battle on the road Thursday to No. 11 Arkansas (8-3-3, 6-1-1 SEC).

After Arkansas found an early goal off a penalty kick in the 15^th minute, the Crimson Tide's Maddie Padelski notched the equalizer in the 33^rd minute off a pass from Gianna Paul. Despite an evenly paced start to the second half, Arkansas netted goals in the 63^rd and 87^th minute to take the win.

How It Happened

A handball in the box led to Arkansas' first goal as Bella Field converted the attempt from the spot
Gianna Paul would set up the Tide's tying goal at the 33^rd minute, turning and running towards net before finding Padelski unmarked on the right post
Padeslki fired a low, driven ball across the goal and into the back of the net for the 1-1 score
Alabama paced the first half, outshooting the Razorbacks 9-4 in shots
Vailana Tu'ua recorded the game-winning goal after sliding a ball into the back corner of the net from inside the box in the 63^rd minute
Arkansas found its final goal after Sabrina Jones played a ball over the top to Kennedy Ball in the 87^th minute
Alabama would pace the offensive stats, leading 17-15 in overall shots and 4-1 in corner kics

Alabama returns home to host Mississippi State Sunday
The match will be the final game at home for the Tide as the team honors Gianna Paul, Isabel Smith and Ellie Lanyi for senior day
The match will kick off at 6 p.m. CT on SEC Network+