CONWAY, Ark. – Looking to clinch a spot in the Atlantic Sun Tournament on Saturday night, the Queens University of Charlotte men's soccer team (5-6-5 overall, 0-2-3 ASUN) dropped a 2-1 decision at Central Arkansas (4-8-2 overall, 3-1-1 ASUN). With the setback and a tie by Lipscomb, Queens will head into the regular season finale next weekend tied for the final spot in the Gold Division of the ASUN standings.
 
SCORING SUMMARY
20' – Central Arkansas – Devonte Richards (Assist Lucas Shearer)
43' – Central Arkansas – Michael Oliveri (Assist Omar Atia)
62' – Queens – Valter Salavuo (Assist Michel Feldman and Vitor Baptistelli)
 
TURNING POINT
After jumping on the board first in the 20^th minute, Central Arkansas added a key insurance goal just before the halftime break. The Bears sent a corner opportunity into the box, and the Royals initially sent the attempt out. However, the clear found Omar Atia outside the box, and he sent a strike into the box. The attempt found a wide-open Michael Oliveri, who settled the ball before ripping it into the right side of the net. Queens would cut the deficit in half when Vitor Baptistelli sent a ball up to a sliding Michel Feldman, who one-touched it to Valter Salavuo. The sophomore sent a strike to the right of the net to cut into the deficit.

KEY STATS & NOTES

• Sophomore Valter Salavuo netted his first career goal and turned in 90 minutes of action.
• Veteran Michel Feldman dished out his second assist of the season, and eighth of his career, while adding two shots, including one on goal.
• Rookie Vitor Baptistelli continued his great first season, dishing out his fourth assist of the year and adding a shot on goal.
• Cole Pumpian and Leontios Zacharia rounded out the Royals attack with a shot on goal each across 90 minutes of work.
• Sophomore Matheus Rhormens got his 28^th straight start in goal and picked up five saves. The Sao Paulo, Brazil native sits at 123 saves this season, which is second most in a single-season in program history.
• Queens outshot Central Arkansas 10-9 on the night, but the Bears put seven on frame to the Royals six.

UP NEXT
Queens will return to Charlotte and prepare for the regular season finale on Saturday, November 1^st as the Royals host Bellarmine University. Kick off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. from Dickson Field and the game will be broadcast on ESPN Plus. Fans can purchase their tickets in advance here. Prior to the match, Queens will honor their 2025 senior class.

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