SAINT LEO, Fla. – The Saint Leo University Women's soccer team overcame the heat conditions and "Paced" themselves to a 1-0 win over Pace (N.Y.) Sunday afternoon at Saint Leo University Soccer Field.
 
The Lions (3-0-1) recorded a season-high 21 shots while limiting the Setters (1-1-2) to just three.  Senior Forward Alex Coolighan led the Lions with six shots as Freshman Midfield Katja May recorded four.
 
While the Green & Gold's attack was in full force, the Lions were only able to land six shots on target.  The shot that really mattered came in the 26t h minute, as Graduate Defender Raylyn Straubmuller set a clearance towards the far side of the field, ultimately leading to a Coolighan goal as the transfer once again worked her way through two defenders to finish in the lower left corner.
 
Pace saw a golden opportunity to deliver the equalizing goal in the 82nd minute, as the Setters' Ava Viebrock passed a Lion defender and got around Senior Goalkeeper Maitane Bravo before shanking the shot wide left.  Saint Leo held off the Setters long enough to preserve the 1-0 victory.
 
Lions by the Numbers
0:        Goals allowed
2:        Shutouts on the season
3:        Wins in 2022
4:        Corner kicks
6:        Shots on goal
21:      Total shots
 
Saint Leo heads off to its first road game of the season, travelling to Jacksonville, Fla. to face Edward Waters College Thursday.  Kickoff at Nathaniel Glover Community Field is slated for 4 p.m.
 
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