ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Host Eckerd College scored in the 78th minute and kept Saint Leo women's soccer at bay the rest of the way and eked out a 1-0 win over the Lions, in a Sunshine State Conference matchup Wednesday evening at Johnson Field.
The Basics
Final Results: Eckerd def. Saint Leo, 1-0
Where: Johnson Field | St. Petersburg, Fla.
Record: Saint Leo 2-5-0, 1-4-0 SSC | Eckerd 3-5-0, 2-3-0 SSC
How It Happened
78' | Eckerd's Abby Sanchez headed a ball over to the Tritons' Stephanie Linton, who finished inside the 6-yard box for the game's only goal. | Eckerd 1-0 |
Points to Note
- Saint Leo moves to 2-5-0 on the year, 1-4-0 in the SSC.
- The loss snapped Saint Leo's six-game winning streak over Eckerd, dating back to the 2012 season.
- Wednesday night's game marked the return of Megan Charlton to the lineup. She charted seven saves while playing all 90 minutes for the Lions; those seven saves are the most for Saint Leo in a game this season.
- Eckerd outshot Saint Leo 14-6 over 90 minutes, including an 8-4 advantage in shots on goal. The Tritons had five corner kick opportunities to the Lions' two.
For the Opponent – Eckerd College
- Eckerd College improved to 3-5-0 overall, 2-3-0 in the SSC, with Wednesday evening's win.
- Linton's goal was her seventh of the season, giving her the SSC lead in goals scored and putting her second in total points (14). However it was her first goal over Eckerd's last five contests.
Up Next
Saint Leo women's soccer is back home at University Soccer Field on Saturday, Oct. 7, when it faces Lynn University. Start time for the game will be 6:00 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.
