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Correa vs. Florida Memorial
2
Florida Southern FSC (3-4-0, 0-2-0)
3
Winner Nova Southeastern NSU (3-3-1, 1-1-0)
Florida Southern FSC
(3-4-0, 0-2-0)
2
Final
3
Nova Southeastern NSU
(3-3-1, 1-1-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Florida Southern FSC 0 2 2
Nova Southeastern NSU 1 2 3

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Correa’s Hat Trick Enough to Stave Off Late Florida Southern Comeback Attempt

Dani Correa nets first career hat trick in NSU’s 3-2 win over FSC

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern needed every one of forward Dani Correa's three goals, as the freshman's first career hat trick proved to be just enough to lift the Sharks past a pesky Florida Southern side by a final score of 3-2 late Saturday night. Correa clinched the hat trick by the 63rd minute, extending the Sharks' lead to 3-0. A late flurry of goals by the Moccasins made things real interesting in the match's final moments, yet head coach James Moore and company were able to hang on for their first win in Sunshine State Conference play.
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Score: Nova Southeastern 3, Florida Southern 2
Records: Nova Southeastern (3-3-1, 1-1), Florida Southern (3-4, 0-2)
Location: NSU Soccer Complex | Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
  • Following an hour-plus weather delay prior to kickoff, Correa set the tone for the Sharks, bending a beautiful, left-footed shot into the left, upper 90 to put the Sharks on the board just 5:01 into the match.
  • Still leading by the same margin in the 55th minute, Correa struck again, this time converting on a well-placed ball by fellow freshman Louise Matsgard.
  • Matsgard initiated the offense once again in the 63rd minute, drawing a foul within the left edge of the box. Stepping in for the ensuing penalty, Correa calmy buried her third goal of the night into the back of the net.
  • Despite the initial delay and a three-goal deficit, the Mocs showed no quit, and erased the shutout on a PK of their own in the 71st minute.
  • Keeping the pressure on the Sharks, FSC's Caitlyn Lowery came up with her second goal of the half in the 86th minute, all the sudden trimming the margin to just one.
  • The Mocs registered one more shot down the stretch, but the Sharks were finally able to exhale thanks to one of keeper Natalie Robayna's six saves on the night.

BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
  • Following Saturday's hat trick, Correa now ranks tied for second in the SSC in goals scored.
STATS OF THE NIGHT:
  • Correa's hat trick marked the first by an NSU player in SSC play since Hannah Christophe accomplished the feat on Oct. 28, 2016 at Lynn.
  • The Mocs made the Sharks earn every bit of Saturday's victory, holding a 17-7 shot advantage, including 13-4 in the second half.
UP NEXT:
The Sharks have a midweek bye on the SSC schedule before returning to action at home next Saturday against No. 7 Florida Tech. For complete coverage, visit the schedule page on NSUSharks.com or follow the Sharks on Instagram and Twitter at @NSU_WSoccer.
 
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