Rollins College women’s soccer lost its second straight game Wednesday, falling 3-1 to Nova Southeastern in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Rollins dropped to 6-5-1 overall and 3-3-1 in Sunshine State Conference play. Nova Southeastern remained unbeaten at 8-0-4 overall and 5-0-3 in conference play.
Sophia Puccia scored Rollins’ lone goal, the freshman’s first career collegiate goal. Victoria Pou Varona assisted on the play. Nova Southeastern controlled the statistical battle, outshooting Rollins 22-9 and holding a 15-5 advantage in shots on goal.
Nova Southeastern Builds Early Lead
Genesis Hernandez opened the scoring for Nova Southeastern and later added a second goal. Hernandez also assisted Kristina Syragakis on the Sharks’ third goal. Ella Niemela assisted on Hernandez’s first goal.
Rollins answered when Pou Varona found Puccia for the score. Nova Southeastern finished with more corner kicks and fewer fouls than Rollins, according to the game recap. The Sharks held their 3-1 advantage for the remainder of the match.
Lauren Mehos Records 12 Saves
Lauren Mehos made 12 saves for Rollins, setting a personal record. Her performance came as Nova Southeastern generated 15 shots on goal. Hernandez finished with two goals and one assist, while Syragakis scored once.
Puccia’s goal was Rollins’ only scoring play, with Pou Varona credited with the assist. The loss left Rollins at 3-3-1 in conference play. Nova Southeastern improved to 5-0-3 against Sunshine State Conference opponents.
Rollins College Women’s Soccer Schedule
Rollins will host Eckerd College on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. The senior night ceremony is scheduled to begin around 6:40 p.m. before the match.
Rollins will then play at No. 1 Florida Tech on Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. and at Saint Leo University on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.
The schedule also lists a Sunshine State Conference match on Nov. 2 and an NCAA match on Nov. 12. The source does not provide opponents or start times for those two dates.
FSB Take
Puccia’s first career collegiate goal was a notable individual moment in a difficult result for Rollins. Mehos’ personal-record 12 saves reflected Nova Southeastern’s pressure, while the Sharks’ 22-9 shot advantage shaped the match. Rollins now returns home for senior night against Eckerd College on Oct. 17.
Source: Original report