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Lindsay Perkins
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Saint Leo SLU (1-1-0)
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Winner West Alabama UWA (1-1-0)
Saint Leo SLU
(1-1-0)
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Final
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West Alabama UWA
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Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Saint Leo SLU 0 0 0
West Alabama UWA 0 1 1

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

74th minute goal lifts the Tigers over women's soccer 1-0 Sunday

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Seventy-four minutes of action between Saint Leo women's soccer and West Alabama at Signaigo Field on the campus of Christian Brothers University before the ball found the back of the net. The Tigers defeated the Lions 1-0.

Despite falling 1-0, Saint Leo (1-1) outshot West Alabama 13-8 with six shots on frame. The Lions earned four corners to zero for the Tigers. Sophomore Julia Ortiz got the nod between the posts and recorded one save on eight shots faced. Senior Lindsey Perkins led the charge up front with four shots.
Both teams were card free for the full 90 minutes where Saint Leo committed 12 fouls compared to West Alabama's five.

The Basics
Final Results:  West Alabama def. Saint Leo 1-0
Where: Signaigo Field | Memphis, Tenn.
Record: SLU 1-1-0  | UWA 1-1-0 

How It Happened

74'| West Alabama got on the board with the only goal from Anele Komani on a ball played from TeMia Pride. The Lions were on the attack and a counter-attack by the Tigers allowed them to punch one in late in the game. | West Alabama 1-0 |

Points to Note
  • Saint Leo moves to 1-1 on the year and has 13 days to rest before they welcome in Sunshine State Conference foe Embry-Riddle on Sept. 16.
  • Despite the loss, the Lions hold a 2-1 record in the past three meeting; 2016 W 2-1, 2015 W 1-0.
For the Opponent – West Alabama
  • West Alabama moves to 1-1 on the year after dropping their season opener on Friday to Tusculum, 3-0.
  • The Tigers snapped the Lions' win streak in meetings.
  • Komani's goal in the 74th minute was the first of her career while it was the first goal of the season for the Tigers.
UP NEXT
Saint Leo returns from Memphis, Tenn., and takes 13 days off before they welcome Embry-Riddle in for their home and conference opener at 6 p.m. on Sept. 16 at University Soccer Field.

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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