FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A last-minute goal from Haley Mettrick brought the Sharks within one, but unfortunately it was not enough. Nova Southeastern falls to Embry-Riddle 2-1 Saturday night from the NSU Soccer Stadium. 
 

Score: No. 16 Nova Southeastern 1, No. 4 Embry-Riddle 2 
Records: No. 16 Nova Southeastern (8-2-1, 5-2-0 SSC) | No. 4 Embry-Riddle (8-0-3, 5-0-1 SSC)  
Location: NSU Soccer Stadium | Fort Lauderdale, Fla.   
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	The Eagles snuck one by Kirra Polley in the 7th minute, giving them a 1-0 lead.  
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	Polley faced several shots in the first half but denied the Eagles' chances.  
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	After being awarded a penalty kick, the Eagles were able to get one by Polley, increasing their lead to 2-0.  
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	In the closing seconds of the match, a perfect pass from Sofia Suarez set up Haley Mettrick for a goal, bringing the Sharks within one.  
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	The Sharks gave intense effort in the closing seconds but were unable to complete the comeback, dropping tonight's SSC showdown against the Eagles 2-1.  
 

Coach Amy Vaughan – Tonight was an incredible game, two teams that left everything out on the field in a very tight SSC match. It was a very good reaction from us and we're looking forward to building for our next game.  
 

Nova Southeastern is back in action on Wednesday, October 18th at 7:00 PM as they travel to Winter Park, FL to take on Rollins. 
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