SAINT LEO, Fla. - Saint Leo University women's soccer defeated the Fighting Knights of Lynn University 2-0 at home.
The Lions opened the game controlling the ball and found the back of the net at the 27:32 mark when junior Rhyanne Pascoe scored from outside the box. This was Pascoe's second goal of the season. Senior Katherine Neves scored at 59:15 to extend the lead to 2-0, giving the Lions additional breathing room as they worked to close out the match.
A red card by Lynn's Juliana Torre's at the 59th minute helped the Lions as the Knights were down a player for the final 30 minute.
On the Defensive end Pitts shutout all goals, recording 4 saves on the night and her fifth win of the season. The Lions dominated time of possession with a 58% to 42% split.
Women's soccer now moves to 5-4 overall and 3-3 in conference play, and currently sits in 6th place in the SSC.
The women's soccer team returns home next Sat. Oct.17 against Embry Riddle (Fla.).
