Amy Woodhead scored her first goal of the season in the 12th minute, lifting Eckerd College women’s soccer to a 1-0 victory over Tampa on September 24, 2026, at Johnson Field in St. Petersburg.
Eckerd held the lead through halftime after producing five first-half corner kicks. Madi Winn stopped a Tampa attempt in the fifth minute, and Eckerd’s defense preserved the advantage for the rest of the match.
Woodhead’s goal gives Eckerd early advantage
Tampa created a pair of early chances before Woodhead broke the scoreless tie. Her goal in the 12th minute gave Eckerd a 1-0 lead, and the Tritons carried that margin into halftime.
Eckerd kept pressure on Tampa with a 9-1 advantage in corner kicks for the match. The Tritons also finished with a 9-8 edge in total shots and placed four shots on goal.
Eckerd controls second half
Eckerd outshot Tampa 7-2 in the second half and held the Spartans without a shot on goal during the final 45 minutes. Ashley Nelson placed a shot on frame in the 63rd minute, and Ava Costa forced a save in the 83rd minute.
Freija Aflenzer put a shot on target in the 89th minute, while Costa recorded another attempt late in the match. Eckerd’s defensive work protected Woodhead’s early goal and secured the shutout.
Next match
The victory extended Eckerd’s unbeaten streak against Tampa to five consecutive matches. Eckerd improved to 4-2-3 overall and 1-0-2 in SSC play.
Eckerd will visit No. 1 Florida Tech on September 26, 2026, at 7 p.m.
FSB Take
Eckerd College women’s soccer turned an early scoring opportunity into a win by combining Woodhead’s goal with sustained pressure and second-half defensive control. The Tritons’ 7-2 shot advantage after halftime and Tampa’s lack of a second-half shot on goal showed how Eckerd protected the one-goal lead. The matchup at No. 1 Florida Tech is next for an Eckerd team that has opened SSC play 1-0-2.
Source: Original report