Baylor soccer ready to host SEC foe Arkansas - KWTX

WACO, Texas (Baylor Athletics) Baylor soccer is back in Waco and ready to play its first home match in more than two weeks. The Bears will host Arkansas at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, before hitting the road again for a contest at Abilene Christian, slated for a 7 p.m. start Sunday in Abilene.

Thursday’s game will be Slurpee Day with free Nerds flavored Slurpees given out to every fan in attendance while supplies last. The contest will be aired on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.

Arkansas comes to Waco with a 4-1-1 record. The Razorbacks – who dropped a double overtime match at Oklahoma and tied Minnesota in another double overtime contest – are riding a three-game win streak. In that span, the Razorbacks have outscored their opponents, 19-0.

Three days later, Baylor will be in Abilene to take on ACU. Last season was the first time the two schools met on the pitch and they played each other twice in 2018 – Baylor’s season opener and in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats are led by Erin Smith in goal with 22 saves.

Season tickets for general public, youth, single-game tickets and four-packs are now on sale. Get your tickets on BaylorBears.com/tickets or by calling 254-710-1000.

The Legacy Fund membership is an exclusive support club that enhances the Baylor Soccer program. Becoming a Legacy member allows you to get an insider look at Baylor soccer and to support the team in every aspect of the program’s success. For more information on the Legacy Fund, visit baylorbears.com/bearfoundation or call 254-710-3197.