Southeastern University women’s soccer suffered its first Sun Conference loss of the season Wednesday, falling 3-0 to No. 1 Keiser at SEU Soccer Field in Lakeland, Florida. Keiser scored all three goals in the first half and held Southeastern scoreless over the final 45 minutes. The loss dropped Southeastern to 9-3-1 overall and 3-1-0 in The Sun Conference.
Keiser improved to 10-0-2 overall and 4-0-0 in conference play. Steingerthur Snorrad opened the scoring in the 23rd minute on an assist from Haley Miller. Nynka Rucker added a goal in the 38th minute, with Snorrad providing the assist.
Keiser takes control before halftime
Keiser scored its third goal in the 42nd minute on an own goal following a header by Southeastern’s Olivia Thomassy. The goal gave Keiser a 3-0 advantage at halftime. Southeastern could not close the deficit in the second half.
Southeastern finished with eight shots, including four on target. Keiser recorded 19 shots and seven shots on goal. Madison Songer made four saves for Southeastern across 90 minutes.
Hadad leads Southeastern attack
Olivia Hadad led Southeastern with six shots and two shots on target. Sara Irurozki and Rebecca Laface each recorded a shot on goal. The Fire next play at New College of Florida on Oct. 17 at 11 a.m.
FSB Take
Southeastern’s first Sun Conference loss came at home in Lakeland against the No. 1 team in the matchup. The Fire remain 3-1-0 in conference play and will return to action against New College of Florida on Oct. 17. That match gives Southeastern its next opportunity to respond after being held scoreless by Keiser.
Source: Original report