FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Women's Soccer team battled to a 1-1 draw against the University of Tampa on Saturday evening in Sunshine State Conference action at Amerant Bank Field at NSU Soccer Stadium. Genesis Hernandez scored the equalizer from the penalty spot late in the first half, while goalkeeper Ewa Sikora made six saves.
Score: Nova Southeastern 1 | Tampa 1
Records: Nova Southeastern (9-0-5, 6-0-4 SSC) | Tampa (8-4-4, 5-2-3 SSC)
Location: Amerant Bank Field at NSU Soccer Stadium | Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
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- Tampa opened the scoring in the 36th minute when Ally Wold finished a chance off an assist from Brielle Johnston, giving the Spartans a 1-0 advantage despite several early saves from Ewa Sikora.
- The Sharks responded before halftime as Genesis Hernandez converted a penalty kick in the 41st minute after a Tampa foul in the box, leveling the match at 1-1 heading into the break.
- Sikora anchored the Sharks defensively, making six saves on seven Tampa shots on goal, including key stops against Kaylee Gibson, Kaleigh Hart, Avery Bracher and Reese Kelly to keep the match even.
The Sharks will await the seeding for the Sunshine State Conference Tournament, which begins on Monday, Nov. 2. Tournament locations and match times will be announced by the conference.
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