Melbourne, Fla. (Oct. 17, 2009) - Playing its second-straight game against a nationally-ranked opponent, Nova Southeastern women's soccer fell 3-1 to No. 14 Florida Tech on Saturday afternoon at Rick Stottler Field. NSU falls to 6-5-1 overall and 3-3-1 in the Sunshine State Conference. Florida improves to 11-2-0 on the season and 5-1-0 in the SSC.

Florida Tech took a 2-0 lead in the opening half. Teresa Brantley gave the Panthers a 1-0 lead in the 27th minute with her shot finding the upper left corner. Meanwhile, Katie King made it a two-goal game in the 30th minute.

The Sharks got on the scoreboard in the 67th minute. An Aubrey Fondy (Fr., Arvada, Colo.) shot from 10-yards out found its way into the goal, making it a 2-1 game in favor of Florida Tech.

However, the Panthers regained a two-goal lead late in the game. A pass from Kelli Ragan found the head of Brantley within the six-yard box in the 78th minute.

Florida Tech outshot the Sharks 22-11 and held a 4-3 advantage in corner kicks. Sarah Glass (R-Jr., Melbourne, Fla.) made eight stops on the day. Melissa Pyles recorded six saves for the Panthers.

NSU returns to action next Saturday when the Sharks host Saint Leo at 5 p.m. in their final home game of the regular season. It will also be Senior Day as NSU honors its three seniors  Elizabeth Brauher (Hilo, Hawaii), Susie Lee (New Hope, Minn.) and Monica Tobin (Cumming, Ga.).