Arkansas Wraps Up 2016 Season In Top 25

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – After a historic 18-5-1 season marked by several program milestones, Razorback Soccer concludes its 2016 season ranked No. 19 in the nation on the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) top 25 poll.

Arkansas’ ranking was secured by wins over two top-five programs at home – No. 2 Duke on Aug. 26 and No. 4 Florida on Sept. 16 – as well as eight Southeastern Conference victories and a nine-game home win streak, both school records.

The Razorbacks also participated in their fourth SEC Tournament under head coach Colby Hale’s tenure, earning a first-round bye after finishing third in the conference with an 8-3 mark. Arkansas would defeat Vanderbilt 1-0 in the quarterfinals and Auburn 3-1 in the semifinals before falling to Florida 2-1 in overtime in the championship match.

Five days later, Arkansas would compete in its third NCAA Tournament in four years, topping Memphis 2-1 in overtime on Nov. 11 at home.  The team’s bid to earn its second Sweet 16 appearance in school history ended on Nov. 18 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, as Clemson edged the Razorbacks 4-2 in penalty kicks after two grinding overtime periods resulted in a draw.

In two separate polls, Arkansas was ranked No. 21 in the nation by HERO Sports and No. 16 by TopDrawerSoccer.com.

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