WINTER PARK, Fla. – Nova Southeastern saw its previous four-game win streak come to a close Saturday in a tough 3-1 setback at Rollins. The loss now drops the Sharks to 7-5 overall this season, and 2-2 in the Sunshine State Conference.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Score: Rollins 3, Nova Southeastern 1
Records: Rollins (5-1-3, 3-1 SSC),
Nova Southeastern (7-5, 2-2 SSC)
Location: Barker Family Stadium | Winter Park, Fla.
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Nova Southeastern pressured Rollins early, outshooting the Tars by a 7-1 margin in the opening 23:13. However, a costly foul in the 34th minute resulted in a converted penalty kick as Rollins grabbed the 1-0 lead.
- The Tars doubled their advantage to 2-0 in the 40th minute on a goal by Sarah Buckley, which is where the score would remain entering the break.
- Rollins carried its momentum into the early moments of the second half, and tacked on a third goal in the 53rd minute when Kathryn O'Brien linked up with Chynna McGirt.
- Liz Haizlip erased the shutout in the 84th minute, yet the junior's first goal of the season proved to be too little too late.
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
- Following Saturday's loss, Nova Southeastern is now 1-4 in true road games, as opposed to 5-1 at home and 1-0 in neutral-site matches.
- Haizlip becomes the 12th different player to score at least one goal for the Sharks this season.
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TATS OF THE NIGHT:
- Even in the losing effort, the Sharks still held a 10-9 advantage in shots and 3-2 advantage in corner kicks.
- Emma Heikkila and Jemma House combined for seven of Nova Southeastern's 10 shots.
- Freshman keeper Natalie Robayna collected three saves before being replaced by Shannon Hearty in the 79th minute.
UP NEXT:
Nova Southeastern will return home to face No. 9 Barry this Wednesday at 7 p.m. For complete coverage of the action, visit the
schedule page on NSUSharks.com or follow the Sharks on Twitter @NSU_WSoccer.
