Emily Fowlkes scored the game-winning goal as the Florida Southern College women’s soccer team defeated Saint Leo University 4-0 on a rainy Wednesday night in Saint Leo, Florida. Florida Southern College scored all four goals in the second half, breaking open a scoreless match with goals from 48:47 through 63:27.
The victory moved Florida Southern College into the match with a 4-0-6 overall record and a 1-0-3 Sunshine State Conference record. Saint Leo University entered at 3-4 overall and 1-3 in conference play.
Florida Southern College Scores Four After Halftime
Fowlkes opened the scoring at 48:47 with an assist from Sierra Spirk. The goal was the first of Fowlkes’ collegiate career and gave Florida Southern College the lead.
Carli Proctor doubled the advantage at 51:59 on an assist from Frankie Gatien. Proctor also recorded the first goal of her collegiate career.
Spirk made it 3-0 at 57:32, with Kyleigh Cilento and Addyson Denecour providing the assists. Florida Southern College’s fourth goal came at 63:27 and was credited to the team after a Saint Leo University miscue.
Carly Brodsky Records Another Shutout
Carly Brodsky played all 90 minutes in goal and made four saves for Florida Southern College. The shutout was Brodsky’s sixth of the season and 20th of her career.
Saint Leo University had a shot on goal in the 12th minute and another in the 25th minute, both stopped by Brodsky. Florida Southern College’s Tristan Raymond put a shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but Saint Leo University goalkeeper Addison Pitts made the save before halftime.
Next for Florida Southern College
Florida Southern College will host Rollins College on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. at Berend Field in Lakeland, Florida.
FSB Take
Florida Southern College’s second-half finishing decided the match. Fowlkes and Proctor each scored the first collegiate goals of their careers, Spirk added a goal and an assist, and Brodsky completed the shutout.
Source: Original report