MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The St. Thomas University Bobcats women's soccer team celebrated Senior Night with a 1-0 victory over the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Fighting Bees on Thursday night.
St. Thomas broke through in the 31st minute when Julia Ezcurra found the back of the net at 30:35, off an assist from Mariana Sanchez. The goal marked Ezcurra's sixth of the season and gave the Bobcats the early advantage.
After taking the lead, St. Thomas continued to compete against a determined SCAD squad. Both teams recorded 12 shots, with seven shots on goal apiece, as the match remained competitive throughout both halves.
The Bobcats' defense held firm when challenged, while the team's goalkeeping unit recorded seven saves to preserve the shutout. St. Thomas also generated three corner kicks, including all three in the second half, as the Bobcats worked to maintain their advantage.
The Fighting Bees attempted to find an equalizer in the last few minutes, but the Bobcats remained composed defensively to secure the 1-0 victory.
The win provided a fitting finish to Senior Night, as the Bobcats celebrated the seniors whose dedication and contributions have helped shape their program. Head Coach Michelle Smith honored her seniors before delivering a determined performance on the field, capping the evening with a strong win on their home pitch.
St. Thomas finished the contest with 12 shots, seven shots on goal, and three corner kicks while limiting SCAD to two corner kicks and seven saves from the Bobcats' defense and goalkeeping effort.
The Bobcats now turn their attention to Southeastern, as they travel to Lakeland, FL for the final game of the regular season on Wednesday, October 28.
Kickoff is set for 7pm.
