FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Women's Soccer team earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Saint Leo University on Sunday, scoring the decisive goal in the 74th minute to secure the Sunshine State Conference win. Kristina Syragakis found the back of the net to lead the Sharks, while the NSU defense held firm to preserve the shutout.
Score: Nova Southeastern 1 | Saint Leo 0
Records: Nova Southeastern (9-0-4, 6-0-3 SSC) | Saint Leo (5-7-0, 3-6-0 SSC)
Location: Amerant Bank Field at NSU Soccer Stadium | Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
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-Nova Southeastern and Saint Leo battled through a scoreless first half, with both teams creating opportunities but neither able to find the back of the net. The Sharks generated several chances, while goalkeeper Addison Pitts kept Saint Leo in the match with multiple saves.
-NSU continued to apply pressure after the break, testing Pitts with shots from Ella Niemela,
Ginger Schulz and other Shark attackers. Pitts came up with several key stops to keep the contest scoreless into the second half.
-The Sharks broke through in the 74th minute when
Kristina Syragakis scored to give Nova Southeastern a 1-0 lead. The goal proved to be the difference as NSU took control of the match late.
The Sharks will conclude their regular-season Sunshine State Conference schedule on Saturday, Oct. 24, as they host the University of Tampa Spartans in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at the NSU Soccer Complex.
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