NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — Lipscomb dominated Central Ark. 6-1 on Saturday, recording a dominant performance that snapped a two-game winless streak for the home team. The Bisons controlled the match with 33 shot attempts and 14 shots on goal, overwhelming the visiting Bears before a Nashville crowd. The victory marked Lipscomb's first win in three contests after consecutive draws against Louisville and Bellarmine.
William Kennedy led the offensive onslaught with two goals for Lipscomb. Kennedy opened the scoring in the 10th minute, assisted by Daniel Firek and Levi Jones. He added his second goal in the 57th minute with an assist from Kubah Appiah. Mason Cooper extended the lead to 3-0 in the 24th minute, assisted by Kennedy.
Central Ark. briefly threatened a comeback when Kyle Schwartz scored in the 55th minute, assisted by Aby Gomez, cutting the deficit to two goals. However, Lipscomb responded immediately with Kennedy's second goal two minutes later, effectively ending any Bears momentum. William Bryan sealed the victory with consecutive goals in the 62nd and 82nd minutes, with Zach Kennedy assisting the first. Levi Jones added the final goal in the 78th minute, assisted by Bryan.
Lipscomb's attack overwhelmed Central Ark.'s defense throughout the match. The Bisons' 33 shot attempts far exceeded the Bears' 18, demonstrating complete control of possession and field position. Both teams recorded eight saves, though Lipscomb's superior finishing proved decisive in the lopsided contest.
Central Ark. (4-9-2) struggled to generate offensive opportunities despite earning three corner kicks. The Bears managed only nine shots on goal in the loss, their second consecutive defeat after dropping a 5-2 decision at Bellarmine on October 18. The road trip to Nashville proved costly for the struggling program.
Lipscomb (2-8-6) improved to 1-0-2 in its last three outings with the dominant home victory. The Bisons' balanced scoring attack featured contributions from five different goalscorers, showcasing depth in their offensive arsenal. Both teams received two yellow cards during the match.