SAINT LEO, Fla. - The sixth-ranked and undefeated Saint Leo University women's soccer team is primed and ready for one of their most demanding matchups of the season, hosting No. 10 Rollins College in Sunshine State Conference competition Friday evening at University Field. Fans will be able to follow the game live via live stats, video (weather permitting), audio, Facebook, and Twitter.
The SSC showdown is a true battle of the unbeatens, with Saint Leo entering into the match with a mark of 10-0-1 and the Tars coming in at 9-0-1. In conference action, the Tars sit on top of the current conference standings with their unblemished 4-0 record, while the Lions come in a close second with a 3-0-1 in conference record.
The Green and Gold enters into tonight's showdown after playing Nova Southeastern to a 0-0 double overtime draw on Tuesday in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Lions' goalkeeper Laura Carstens made four saves and earned her third shutout of the season as Saint Leo played through a plethora adversity to keep their opponent off of the scoreboard.
The Lions have allowed only one goal against conference opponents, while tallying four of their own. Rollins, who has yet to surrender a goal this season, has notched five goals against conference challengers in four contests. Leading the way for Saint Leo on the goal count is Dari Alcantara, whose eight goals and three assists combine for 19 points. Pia Soesemann follows with eight goals and two assists, while Cassie Barbaresi leads the team in overall points with 20, having tallied six goals and eight assists so far this season.
The Tars are headed up by Ali Schrader, who has recorded five goals and three assists for a team best 13 points. Between the posts, Michelle Dillingham has collected 10 shutouts, having held every opponent silent so far this season with 29 saves. Last time out, Rollins defeated Lynn 1-0 in the first overtime stanza thanks to a goal from freshman Courtney Reddig.
After Friday evening's face-off, the Saint Leo women's soccer team returns to action on Tuesday, October 11, when they host Lindsey Wilson. Kickoff against the Blue Raiders is set for 7 p.m. at University Field. Fans of the Saint Leo women's soccer team can find all the latest news, updates, and information at SaintLeoLions.com.
