Miami Gardens, Fla. – Despite scoring more goals on the top-ranked team in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) than any other team this season, the St. Thomas University Women's Soccer team's late rally against Keiser fell short in a 3-2 setback.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: St. Thomas 2, #1 Keiser 3
Records: St. Thomas (4-3-2, 0-1-0 Sun Conference), #1 Keiser (9-1-0, 1-0-0 Sun Conference)
All-Time Series: STU trails 5-25-2
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Keiser took the lead in the 30th minute off a corner kick.
- The Seahawks extended their lead in the 54ht minute before creating a 3-0 advantage in the 83rd minute.
- Julia Ezcurra converted on a penalty kick in the 87th minute to get the Bobcats on the scoreboard.
- Natalie Woodward found Leenah Bigby in the final minute to make it a one-goal contest.
NOTEWORTHY:
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE (GAME 1):
- STU took 10 shots with nine on target, Keiser took 20 shots, 13 on goal.
- The visitors held a 7-0 advantage in corner kicks.
- The Bobcats received two cautions while Keiser had one.
UP NEXT:
The Bobcats venture to Florida Memorial for the "Battle of Miami Gardens" on Wednesday, Oct. 1 in an 11 am matchup.