Saint Leo University women’s soccer defeated the Fighting Knights of Lynn University 2-0 at home Saturday, October 10, 2026, in a Sunshine State Conference match in Saint Leo, Florida. Rhyanne Pascoe opened the scoring in the first half before Katherine Neves added a second goal after halftime. Pitts recorded four saves for Saint Leo University, which improved to 5-4 overall and 3-3 in conference play.
Pascoe Gives Saint Leo University the Lead
Saint Leo University controlled possession early and broke through at 27:32. Rhyanne Pascoe scored from outside the box for her second goal of the season, putting the home team ahead 1-0. Saint Leo University carried that advantage into halftime.
Saint Leo University finished with 58% of the possession, compared with 42% for the Fighting Knights of Lynn University. The home team also held a 5-4 edge in shots on goal. That advantage helped Saint Leo University maintain pressure while protecting its lead.
Neves Adds a Second Goal
Katherine Neves extended Saint Leo University’s lead at 59:15. The senior’s goal made it 2-0 and gave the Lions additional separation in the second half.
Lynn University’s Juliana Torre received a red card in the 59th minute. The Fighting Knights played a player down for the remainder of the match, limiting their opportunity to answer Saint Leo University’s second goal.
Pitts Completes the Shutout
Pitts recorded four saves and shut out the Fighting Knights of Lynn University. The performance earned Pitts the fifth win of the season. Saint Leo University held its two-goal advantage through the final whistle.
The result placed Saint Leo University in sixth place in the Sunshine State Conference at 3-3 in league play. The women’s soccer team will return home Saturday, October 17, against Embry Riddle (Fla.).
FSB Take
Saint Leo University women’s soccer paired goals from Rhyanne Pascoe and Katherine Neves with a four-save shutout from Pitts to secure the home conference victory. The Lions controlled possession and finished with the better shots-on-goal total against the Fighting Knights of Lynn University. Saint Leo University now carries a 5-4 overall record into its October 17 home match against Embry Riddle (Fla.).
Source: Original report