ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -  The Saint Leo University Women's soccer team fell from the ranks of the unbeaten by an unlikely opponent Wednesday night, as the Lions fell in a massive 1-0 upset for the Eckerd College Tritons at Johnson Field.
 
For the second, consecutive match, Saint Leo (5-1-1, 1-1 SSC) was held to 10 shots, this time with just four landing on target.  Eckerd (4-1, 1-0 SSC) came out with a sharp attack, registering a season-high 21 shots.
 
Senior Goalkeeper Maitane Bravo recorded a season-high 11 saves in the Lions' conference opener. 
 
The lone goal came in the 82nd minute of the contest as EC's Aisling Spillane delivered the finish from a pass by Krystal Torres.
 
Wednesday night marked the fifth time in program history that the Tritons bested the Lions.
 
Lions by the Numbers
1:        Goal allowed
5:        Corner kicks
10:      Shots
11:      Maitane Bravo saves
 
The Green & Gold will have a week to prepare for #21 Rollins College as the Lions are set to host its home conference opener; kickoff at Saint Leo University Soccer Field is scheduled for 7 p.m.
 
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