Julia Ezcurra scored at 30:35 in the 31st minute, lifting the St. Thomas University Bobcats to a 1-0 victory over the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Fighting Bees on Oct. 22 in Miami Gardens, Florida. The result came on Senior Night for St. Thomas University. Mariana Sanchez assisted on Ezcurra’s sixth goal of the season.
St. Thomas University coach Michelle Smith honored the team’s seniors before the match. The Bobcats carried the 1-0 lead into halftime and maintained it through the second half. The victory moved St. Thomas University to 6-6-5 overall and 2-2-3 in Sun Conference play.
Ezcurra scores the deciding goal
St. Thomas University broke through when Ezcurra found the net at 30:35. Sanchez provided the assist on the play. The goal gave the Bobcats the only lead they needed against SCAD.
The Fighting Bees remained within one goal throughout the match. SCAD recorded seven shots on goal, but St. Thomas University’s goalkeeping unit made seven saves to preserve the shutout. The Bobcats held on for their 1-0 victory.
Teams finish with even shot totals
Both teams recorded 12 shots and seven shots on goal. St. Thomas University had three corner kicks, all in the second half, while SCAD recorded two corner kicks. The matching shot totals reflected the narrow margin on the scoreboard.
The result left the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Fighting Bees with a 6-4-3 overall record. SCAD moved to 1-2-2 in conference play after the loss. St. Thomas University’s seven saves kept the Fighting Bees scoreless.
St. Thomas University prepares for regular-season finale
St. Thomas University will travel to Lakeland, Florida, to play Southeastern in the final game of the regular season. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 28. The Bobcats enter the finale with a 6-6-5 overall record and a 2-2-3 conference record.
FSB Take
Ezcurra’s sixth goal of the season supplied the difference in a match in which both teams produced 12 shots and seven shots on goal. St. Thomas University’s goalkeeping unit answered with seven saves to protect the 1-0 lead. The Bobcats now turn to their Oct. 28 regular-season finale against Southeastern in Lakeland.
Source: Original report