Boca Raton, Fla. (Sept. 19, 2009) - The Nova Southeastern University women's soccer team fell to Lynn 1-0 on Saturday afternoon at McCusker Sports Complex. NSU now drops to 4-2-0 overall and 1-1-0 in the Sunshine State Conference, while Lynn improves to 5-3-0 on the season and 1-0-0 in the conference.

The teams played to a scoreless tie through the first half. The game was delayed for 30 minutes with 3:51 left in the half due to lightning.

Lynn broke the tie in the 73rd minute as Sarah Mendelsberg's pass found the head of Melissa Ortiz.

The Sharks had a several chances, including a shot from Alexis Hernandez (Jr., Pembroke Pines, Fla.) just went just above the goal in the 64th minute.

Lynn outshot the Sharks 15-10. Both teams took two corner kicks each. Sarah Glass (R-Jr., Melbourne, Fla.) had four saves, while Kelsey Butler made two stops.

NSU returns to the pitch on Thursday when the Sharks open a three-game homestand with Florida Southern. Game time is set for 7 p.m.