Arkansas soccer game delayed over covid protocols

A soccer ball sits on the field prior to a game between Arkansas and Georgia on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Fayetteville.

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas soccer team’s match against Stephen F. Austin has been rescheduled from Sunday to Monday because of covid-19 issues within the Lumberjacks team.

The Razorbacks will now host Stephen F. Austin for a noon start on Labor Day at Razorback Field, according to a release from Arkansas. Stephen F. Austin canceled its match slated for Thursday at Oklahoma State due to covid-19 protocols within the Lumberjacks' program.

All tickets purchased for Sunday’s game will be honored at the gates Monday. The match will be streamed live on SEC Network-Plus.

Arkansas (1-2) is coming off a 2-0 win over No. 24 BYU. Junior forward Anna Podojil accounted for both goals in the win in the home opener. Goalkeeper Hannah Warner added five saves to notch the shutout.

Stephen F. Austin is 1-2-1, after a 2-1 win over Texas State.