MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (September 18, 2019) – St. Thomas University Women's Soccer (2-2) defeated NCAA Division II opponent, Palm Beach Atlantic University (3-1) 2-1 from Bobcat Field on Wednesday evening.

Bobcat Starters

• Melanie Lefebvre – Goalkeeper
• Whitney Clark
• Karina Medina
• Katharina Jüllich
• Andrea Manzur Wunsch (Captain)
• Sandy Benito (Captain)
• Leslie DeLeon
• Leonie Weide
• Emma Lysell
• Kayla Jackson
• Nicole Maribona

Game Notes

• St. Thomas University Captain, Sandy Benito, added her third goal of the season in the 30^th minute. Benito finished a second chance opportunity, as her first attempt hit off the post.
• STU went into the halftime break, leading the game 1-0 and out-shooting Palm Beach Atlantic 2-1.
• In the 58^th minute the Sailfish netted the equalizer, tying the match at 1-1.
• The match remained tied at 1-1 until the 83^rd minute, PBA took their first lead of the match as Karina Williams recorded her second goal of the match, giving Palm Beach Atlantic their first lead.
• STU had one last attempt, in the final minute, as Leslie DeLeon attempted a corner kick. Leonie Weide shot on goal but was denied as PBA recorded a save.

Upcoming
St. Thomas returns to the pitch as Sun Conference play opens with a match against crosstown rival, Florida Memorial. Last time the "Battle of Miami Gardens" happened on the pitch, STU dominated, winning 15-1.