ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Women's Soccer team battled Eckerd College to a scoreless draw in Sunshine State Conference action on Wednesday evening at Johnson Field. The Sharks created several dangerous opportunities throughout the match, including four shots from Genesis Hernandez, while goalkeeper Ewa Sikora recorded four saves to help preserve Nova Southeastern's fourth shutout of the season.
Score: Nova Southeastern 0 | Eckerd College 0
Records: Nova Southeastern (6-0-4, 3-0-3 SSC) | Eckerd College (5-2-5, 2-0-4 SSC)
Location: Johnson Field | St. Petersburg, Fla.
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• Nova Southeastern generated the first quality chances of the contest, as
Genesis Hernandez tested Eckerd goalkeeper Madi Winn multiple times in the opening half. Hernandez recorded three shots on target before halftime, but Winn kept the match scoreless with key saves.
• The Sharks opened the second half on the front foot, forcing another save from Winn on
Haley Mettrick's effort in the 49th minute and earning a pair of corner kicks during the opening ten minutes of the period.
• Eckerd's best opportunities came late in the match, but Sikora answered each challenge. The freshman goalkeeper denied Ashley Nelson in the 75th minute and Nell Doe in the 83rd minute to preserve the clean sheet.
• The Sharks finished the evening with nine shots and four shots on goal, while Sikora's four-save performance secured Nova Southeastern's fourth consecutive match without allowing a goal.
The Sharks return to Sunshine State Conference action on Saturday, Oct. 10, when they travel to Daytona, Fla., to take on the Embry-Riddle Eagles. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
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