JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - North Alabama and Tarleton State survived their quarterfinal matchups in the UAC Women's Soccer Championship on Sunday to advance to the tournament semifinals on Wednesday. 

North Alabama 1, Central Arkansas 1 (UNA advances on PKs 4-1) | Box Score
A full 90 minutes plus two 10-minute overtime periods wasn't enough to decide a winner as the first game of the championship between the Lions and the Bears had to be settled with penalty kicks. Central Arkansas broke the scoreless tie in the 59th minute with a goal from Ashlyn May, her first of the season. Meg Welsh saved the season for North Alabama by scoring the equalizing goal with just five minutes remaining in regulation, getting an assist from Anna Fugarino. Following two scoreless overtime periods, the match went to penalty kicks where the Lions emerged victorious, winning the shootout 4-1. Mya Barr made the game-winning penalty kick while Cecila Smith made two crucial stops at the net for the Lions to help claim the victory. North Alabama will head to the semifinals to take on Red Division No. 1 Abilene Christian. 

Tarleton State 2, Austin Peay 1 | Box Score
Tarleton State defeated Austin Peay 2-1 for the Texans first-ever conference tournament win in program history. The Governors drew first blood in the 56th minute with a goal from Abby Matthews, her first score of the year. The Texans responded in the 63rd minute with an equalizer from Zahra Friess for her 10th goal of the season, matching the conference high. Adelaide Wyrzynski notched the game-winner for Tarleton State in the 78th minute with a left-footed strike to secure the Texans' historic win. Tarleton State will take on Blue Division No. 1 EKU in the championship semifinals.

Upcoming 2026 UAC Women's Soccer Championship Schedule
Semifinals | Wednesday, November 8
Match 3: Blue No. 2 North Alabama vs. Red No. 1 Abilene Christian
Match 4: Red No. 2 Tarleton State vs. Blue No. 1 EKU
Championship | Saturday, November 11
Match 5: Match 3 Winner vs. Match 4 Winner