LITTLE ROCK- The Trojans won the Sun Belt Tournament Championship for the first time in program history after fighting top-seeded Texas State to a 0-0 and then prevailing in the deciding penalty shootout. Little Rock has clinched a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the first time.
The Trojans defense shined once again as the picked up their 12th shutout of the season. The defensive backline was stellar once again to further increase the school record for shutouts in a season.
Arola Aparicio Gili had the first scoring chance of the game in the fourth minute but her shot sailed just barely over the crossbar.