Rollins College women’s soccer lost its home match against Barry, 3-0, on Oct. 10 in Winter Park. The teams remained scoreless through halftime before Barry scored three times after the break. Barry finished with five shots on goal, while Rollins recorded three.
Rollins created the first notable opportunity when Sophia Puccia tested the Barry goalkeeper. Alayna Townsend followed with an attempt that was saved, and Malia Alvarez later had another opportunity turned away. Gabby Boyd added a chance in the 34th minute, but her shot missed the mark.
Lauren Mehos made multiple saves to keep Rollins level during the opening half. She made one save within the first 20 minutes and another shortly before halftime. Barry also sent an attempt off target before the teams entered the break tied 0-0.
Barry Scores Three Times After Break
Rollins earned the first corner of the second half, but Barry responded with two corners. Mehos made another save before Barry took a 1-0 lead in the 57th minute when a cross into the box resulted in an own goal.
Rollins continued to search for an equalizer and earned additional corner opportunities. The Tars could not convert those chances, and Gracie DiStefano was shown a card during the second half. Rollins continued to apply pressure but remained scoreless.
Barry doubled its lead in the 80th minute on a goal by Kasey Chirinos, assisted by Lucia Garcia. Allyssia Merisier then scored on a late counterattack, with Lykke Johnsen-Morken recording the assist. The goals completed Barry’s 3-0 victory.
The result moved Barry to 7-2-4 overall and 1-2-4 in Sunshine State Conference play. Rollins fell to 6-4-1 overall and 3-2-1 in conference play.
Rollins College Women’s Soccer Schedule
Rollins returns to action Wednesday, Oct. 14, at No. 21 Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. The match is scheduled for 7 p.m.
The schedule then has Rollins hosting Eckerd College at 7 p.m. Oct. 17. Rollins is scheduled to travel to No. 1 Florida Tech for a 7 p.m. match Oct. 21 before visiting Saint Leo University at 7 p.m. Oct. 27.
The remaining listed schedule includes a Nov. 2 home date against Sunshine State Conference and a Nov. 12 home date against NCAA. The source does not list start times for either event.
FSB Take
Rollins held Barry scoreless for a half and generated several opportunities before the match shifted after halftime. Mehos kept the Tars within reach with multiple saves, but Barry converted three second-half scoring plays to secure the win.
Rollins now turns to a schedule that begins with a road match against No. 21 Nova Southeastern University and later includes a visit to No. 1 Florida Tech. The Tars enter that stretch at 3-2-1 in Sunshine State Conference play.
Source: Original report