Eckerd College men’s soccer took a 2-1 lead in the second half but Nova Southeastern scored twice in a five-minute span to win 3-2 Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The result came on Oct. 7, 2026, after Eckerd rallied from an early deficit. Nova Southeastern scored the game-winner in the 78th minute.
Nova Southeastern opened the scoring in the 26th minute. Gavin Spuler equalized for Eckerd in the 45th minute on an assist from Lucas Quinones, sending the teams into halftime tied 1-1. Spuler’s goal was his second of the season.
Monty Clark put Eckerd ahead in the 69th minute with an assist from Sebastian Schmalbach. Clark’s goal was also his second of the season. Nova Southeastern answered in the 74th minute and scored again in the 78th minute to reclaim the lead.
Nova Southeastern holds statistical edge
Spuler, Clark and Tristan Bassette each recorded two shots for Eckerd. Spuler placed both of his attempts on target, while Eckerd finished with four shots on goal compared with seven for Nova Southeastern. Quinones and Schmalbach each recorded an assist.
Nova Southeastern led 18-10 in total shots and 9-4 in corner kicks. Trent Murphy made four saves in goal for Eckerd. The loss came on the road in Fort Lauderdale.
What comes next for Eckerd College Men’s Soccer
Eckerd College men’s soccer is scheduled to return to action at Saint Leo on Oct. 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. The upcoming schedule includes five matches through Oct. 28, with three at home. Eckerd will face Rollins, Barry and Trinity (Fla.) at home and visit Palm Beach Atlantic.
- At Saint Leo, Oct. 14, 2026, 7 p.m.
- Vs. Rollins, Oct. 17, 2026, 6 p.m.
- Vs. Barry, Oct. 21, 2026, 6 p.m.
- At Palm Beach Atlantic, Oct. 24, 2026, 6 p.m.
- Vs. Trinity (Fla.), Oct. 28, 2026, 5 p.m.
FSB Take
Eckerd College men’s soccer showed resilience by answering Nova Southeastern’s opening goal and taking a second-half lead. The match shifted after Clark’s goal, as Nova Southeastern scored twice in the final 16 minutes. Eckerd’s next opportunity comes at Saint Leo before the team begins a stretch that includes three home matches.
Source: Original report