ADA, Okla. – The Ouachita women's soccer team played to a 2-2 draw Wednesday against East Central at Tiger Field.

Ouachita struck first in the 11th minute after sophomore midfielder Olivia Erskine stole the ball from an East Central defender, then buried her team-leading fourth goal off the hands of the leaping goalkeeper and into the net from 35 yards out. Sophomore goalkeeper Taylor Hapgood, who was named Great American Conference Goalkeeper of the Week on Tuesday, recorded five clutch saves to help the Tigers (4-4-4, 3-0-3 GAC) stay undefeated in conference action.

East Central (0-10-3, 0-4-3 GAC) answered just three minutes later on a fast break after freshman Avery Spadoni's shot was denied by Hapgood, but sophomore Melieah Hinnant recovered the loose ball to score the equalizer. 

Ouachita reclaimed the lead in the 60th minute after sophomore midfielder McKenna Wright, who led all players with five shots on goal, converted a penalty kick to score her second goal of the season. The Tigers appeared poised to claim the road conference victory until East Central seniors Ximena Resendiz and Haleigh Goodson connected on a corner kick to score late in the 83rd minute, which ultimately secured the draw. 

Ouachita outshot East Central 17 to 12 with 11 shots on target, but could not capitalize after getting going with 14 shots in the second half. The hosting Tigers of East Central controlled the possession battle, 57% to 43%. 

Ouachita returns home to host Harding on Saturday at Kluck Field as the Tigers plan to break over .500 for the first time this season.