DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Saint Leo University women's soccer team made a quick trip north to Daytona Beach to take on the #22 Embry-Riddle Eagles on Wednesday night. A late goal in the opening half was all the home team needed in a 2-0 victory for Embry-Riddle as the Lions offensive pressure kept the score level until the final minute of the half. Saint Leo falls to 3-8-2 overall and 1-5-2 in SSC play.

Saint Leo recorded four total shots with two on goal in a 2-0 road loss to Embry-Riddle. Ainsley Meyer led the Lions with two shots, both on target, while Katja May and Annika Schuller added one attempt each. Goalkeeper Emma Guidotti made two saves in a full 90-minute effort. The Lions finished with four corner kicks, while the Eagles totaled seven.

How It Happened: #22 EMBRY-RIDDLE 2, SAINT LEO 0
Saint Leo battled through a physical opening half, limiting Embry-Riddle's chances before the hosts broke through late. The Eagles opened the scoring in the 44th minute when Anna Hansson found the back of the net off a setup from Ria Vlachos. The Lions looked to respond early in the second half, but a quick counter from Embry-Riddle extended the lead as Ida Zetterberg scored in the 50th minute with an assist from Thea Nyberg.

Ainsley Meyer generated two of Saint Leo's best looks on goal, including a dangerous shot in the 69th minute that was stopped by goalkeeper Stella Roane. The Lions earned four corner kicks throughout the match and stayed organized defensively behind strong efforts from Julia Gonsman and Evie Paget. Guidotti turned away a pair of Embry-Riddle shots, including a late save in the 82nd minute to prevent further damage.

Inside the Numbers

• Saint Leo finished with four total shots, including two on goal
• Ainsley Meyer led the team with two shots, both on target
• Katja May and Annika Schuller each recorded one shot attempt
• Goalkeeper Emma Guidotti made two saves in 90 minutes of action
• Embry-Riddle outshot Saint Leo 9-4 and held a 7-4 advantage in corner kicks
• The Lions committed 13 fouls, while the Eagles were called for 11

UP NEXT
Saint Leo is back in action next week with a Wednesday match up in Winter Park to take on the Tars in the penultimate SSC contest of the season. Kickoff against Rollins is set for 7 p.m.