Soghomonian’s hat trick keeps SMU unbeaten in 5–2 win

Stephan Soghomonian scored three goals as SMU beat Central Arkansas 5–2 at Washburne Soccer and Track Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 20, keeping the Mustangs unbeaten at 11-0-2.

SMU led 2–0 after goals by Soghomonian and Andre Philibbosian, but Central Arkansas scored on either side of halftime to pull even. Soghomonian restored the lead with a penalty in the 52nd minute and completed his hat trick in the 75th. Landon Hickam added the final goal in the 79th.

The Mustangs finished with a 26–7 advantage in shots, including 16 attempts on target. The win closed their nonconference schedule.

For Dallas-area fans, the next match takes SMU on the road: the Mustangs visit California in Berkeley on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m. CDT, with streaming coverage scheduled on ACC Network Extra.

Sources: SMU match report, SMU official box score, SMU schedule, Central Arkansas schedule.