Keiser University defeated Southeastern University 2-1 in overtime Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Arrigo-Vecellio Stadium in West Palm Beach, Fla., to win the Sun Conference women’s soccer championship. The teams were tied 1-1 after regulation before Emilia Nilsson scored four minutes into overtime. The loss left Southeastern with a 14-4-1 season record.
Second-half goals level the final
Keiser took a 1-0 lead in the 49th minute when Ruby Vernon scored on an assist from Steingerthur Snorrad. Southeastern answered one minute later, with Momo Sato scoring in the 50th minute to tie the match. Neither team added a goal during the remainder of regulation.
Southeastern recorded 12 shots, including four on goal, while Keiser finished with 24 shots and 12 shots on goal. Madison Songer made nine saves for Southeastern as Keiser continued to create chances. Sato and Sara Irurozki combined for nine of Southeastern’s shots.
Nilsson decides match in extra time
Keiser entered the championship final undefeated at 15-0-3. The match remained tied through regulation before the teams moved into overtime. Nilsson ended the contest four minutes into the extra period when she scored on an assist from Delia Letelier.
The victory gave Keiser the Sun Conference championship and improved its record to 15-0-3. Southeastern’s season ended at 14-4-1 after the narrow defeat. Southeastern’s schedule lists the NAIA First & Second Round for Nov. 19, 2026.
FSB Take
Southeastern stayed level with an undefeated Keiser team through regulation, but Keiser’s 24-12 advantage in total shots and 12-4 edge in shots on goal defined the match’s attacking balance. Songer’s nine saves helped keep Southeastern in contention after Keiser created more chances. The scheduled Nov. 19 NAIA First & Second Round gives Southeastern its next listed postseason date after the conference final.
Source: Original report