Polk State Soccer suffered its first home defeat of the season Wednesday, falling 3-0 to No. 11 Eastern Florida State College in Lakeland. Eastern Florida State College scored all three goals in the first half. The loss dropped Polk State College to 4-3-1 overall and 0-2 in FCSAA play.
Akelia Johnson opened the scoring for Eastern Florida State College off a corner kick. Esme Johnson added two goals, scoring once on a penalty kick and once on a free kick. The result marked Polk State College’s second consecutive defeat.
Polk State improves after halftime
Polk State Soccer played a cleaner second half and spent more time attacking. Goalkeeper Sofia Zapata kept Eastern Florida State College scoreless over the final 55-plus minutes and made two saves. Clean opportunities in front of goal remained limited.
Jaycie Noble and Riley Whale led Polk State Soccer with two shots apiece. Isabella O’Sullivan, Alayna Dial and Laura Sofia also recorded shots. Polk State Soccer will play its third consecutive match against nationally ranked competition Friday.
Polk State College will face No. 19 University of South Carolina Lancaster in Miami at 12 p.m.
Source: Original report