ST, AUGUSTINE, Fla. – No. 17 Saint Leo women's soccer team opened up the 2015-16 campaign with a 2-2 draw at Flagler College on Thursday evening. The two squads battled through two extra periods, but were unable to break the tie.
The Basics
Final Results: No. 17 Lions draw with host Flagler, 2-2
Location: Saints Field, St. Augustine, Fla.
Records: SLU 0-0-1, 0-0 SSC | FC 0-0-1, 0-0 PBC
How It Happened
8' | Two-time All-American Arielle Kabangu (Jr., F, Ottawa, Ontario) scores her first goal of the season on a great assist from Katie Waddell (So., F., Nottingham, England). | SLU 1-0 |
11' | SLU's Rakeisha Sealey (Sr., F, Ajax, Ontario) was given a yellow card that resulted in a penalty shot for Flagler. FC's Jess Fassnidge converted the shot, tying the game. | 1-1 |
63' | After getting subbed in just a minute prior, SLU's Lindsay Perkins (So., F, Clearwater, Fla.) scored off a Waddell throw-in. |SLU 2-1|
81' | Flagler evened up the score on a goal from Abby Austin. | 2-2 |
OT | The Lion's recorded two shots on goal in the first overtime period, but were unable to convert. | 2-2|
2OT | Flagler took the lone shot of the final overtime, but were unable to find the net. | FINAL 2-2|
Top Performers
- Waddell was the top performer for the Lions. Waddell took a team high four shots, two on goal, and two assists.
- Kabangu took three shots, including her one shot on goal that resulted in the opening goal of the game. Kabangu played all 120 minutes.
- In her first career game, Imani Clayton (Jr., GK, Alexandria, Va.) played 110 minutes and recorded two saves.
Coach's Thoughts
"It was a good team performance, always difficult to start the season away from home. The opponent was strong and physical, and we lost our keeper (Abby Evans) within the first 10 minutes. Overall, we could have done better, but could have done worse. Just ending the night a little disappointed that we couldn't come away with the win after taking two leads."
Points to Note
- Kabangu's goal marked her 40th career goal as a Saint Leo Lion. She recorded 22 in her freshman campaign and 17 in her sophomore season.
- Waddell tied a career-high with two assists.
- The Lions out-shot Flagler 14-10, 5-4 on goal. They also took 10 corners compared to seven for FC.
- As noted by Coach O'Connor, Abby Evans earned the start in goal, but left just 10 minutes due to injruy.
For the Opponent
- Jess Fassnidge led Flagler with three shots, two of which were on goal. She also recorded the initial goal for Flagler.
- Racheal Cecil (GK) | Three saves | 0-0-1
Up Next
- #24 Valdosta State | Athletic Fieldhouse, Valdosta, Ga. | Sunday, 9/6, 3:00 p.m.
- The host Blazers won their first Gulf South Conference Championship in 2014, with a 3-0 win over North Alabama. VSU went on to win its open NCAA South Region tournament gave over Christian Brothers (1-0), before falling to Rollins (0-1)
- When Saint Leo and Valdosta State meet on Sunday, this will be the first of many versus ranked opponents for the Lions this season. SLU enters the contest ranked No. 17, while VSU comes in at the No. 24 mark.
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