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Payton Ruehling taking a shot
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Saint Leo SLW (3-7, 2-5 SSC)
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Winner Nova Southeastern NSUW (10-1-1, 6-0-1 SSC)
Saint Leo SLW
(3-7, 2-5 SSC)
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Final
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Nova Southeastern NSUW
(10-1-1, 6-0-1 SSC)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Saint Leo SLW 0 1 1
Nova Southeastern NSUW 0 2 2

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Women’s soccer comes up short at #9 Nova Southeastern

DAVIE, Fla. – Saint Leo women's soccer struck first with its goal in the 73rd minute, but host No .9 Nova Southeastern responded twice over the next two-and-a-half minutes and survived for a 2-1 win over the Lions, in a Sunshine State Conference match Saturday night at the NSU Soccer Complex.

Senior Victoria Covas tallied her third goal of the season with 17:35 remaining in regulation, when she finished a give-and-go play from Rosie Young. Saint Leo enjoyed that advantage for just 23 seconds, when the Sharks tied things up at 1-1 on a Hannah Christophe header. Barely two minutes later, Emma Heikkila gave NSU the lead with her unassisted goal – a free kick lofted into the left side of the net.

The Lions staged a furious counterattack over the remaining 15 minutes of play, outshooting the Sharks 4-1 during that span, but were unable to find the equalizer.

Nova Southeastern had a 15-11 advantage in total shots as well as a 6-4 edge in shots on goal. The Sharks were whistled for offsides on four occasions, and took five corner kicks to Saint Leo's four.

The Basics
Final Results:  No. 9 Nova Southeastern def. Saint Leo, 2-1
Where: NSU Soccer Complex | Davie, Fla.
Record: SLU 3-7-0, 2-5-0 SSC  | Nova Southeastern 10-1-1, 6-0-1 SSC 

How It Happened
73' | Victoria Covas scored on a give-and-go play, with Rosie Young getting credit for the assist. | Saint Leo 1-0 |
73' | Just 23 seconds after Saint Leo took a 1-0 lead, Nova Southeastern knotted the game at 1-1 with Hannah Christophe's header off a cross from Adranna Edwards. | 1-1 |
75' | Emma Heikkila notched her sixth goal of the season with a free kick lofted into the left side of the goal. | Nova Southeastern 2-1 |
 
Points to Note

  • Victoria Covas and Payton Ruehling each accounted for three shots, with Covas putting two of those on goal. Ruehling finished with one SOG.
  • Megan Charlton got the start in goal for the Lions, and charted four saves over 90 minutes.
  • The game went from a defensive battle in the first half to an offensive flurry in the second. The two teams combined for eight total shots in the first half, only three of which were on goal; over the second 45 minutes, the teams logged 18 total shots with seven on goal.

For the Opponent – Nova Southeastern

  • Nova Southeastern extended its unbeaten streak to six games with Saturday's win over Saint Leo.
  • Jordan Lentz got the start in goal for the Sharks and recorded three saves over 90 minutes.

Up Next
Saint Leo women's soccer makes its final home appearance of the 2017 season on Wednesday, Oct. 18, when it hosts Rollins College at 7:00 p.m. at the University Soccer Field. The Lions' six seniors – Megan Charlton, Victoria Covas, Lindsey Perkins, Natalie Melillo, Rosie Young, and Cassidy Place – will be recognized during pre-game ceremonies at approximately 6:45 p.m.

For the latest news, updates, and information on the Saint Leo women's soccer team, visit SaintLeoLions.com. Fans can also stay up-to-date on the latest Lions news by following Saint Leo Athletics on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

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