MELBOURNE, Fl. – Florida Southern College junior goalkeeper
Jenny Staten finished with seven saves in a double overtime draw against #20 Florida Tech in a women's soccer conference game at Rick Stottler Field in Melbourne on Saturday night.
The Moccasins dominated the offensive push in the first half with four shots in the half, including three shots and one shot on goal by
Tatum Albrecht. Florida Southern (4-5-1, 1-3-1) kept the Panthers at bay for a scoreless first half. In the 58
th minute, Florida Tech (4-2-3, 1-2-2) had a penalty opportunity but not enough with a huge save by Staten to keep the game even. Staten had three saves in the second half as the game went into double overtime.
Unable to get a shot in the two overtimes, the Mocs played a defensive game with four shots by the Panthers in overtime. Fatigue played a factor with three yellow cards issued in extra time, but Staten held in with three crucial saves in overtime. A 0-0 draw at the end of 2 OT over a ranked opponent finished the night for the women's team.
How It Happened
- The Panthers held an advantage in shots (12-to-7) and in corner kicks (12-to-4).
- Albrecht led the team with three shots and one shot on goal in the first half.
- A penalty save by Staten kept the game even early in the second half.
- Staten continued with three saves in overtime as Tech had four shots to Mocs zero.
Inside the Numbers
- The Mocs notched their first draw of the season.
- Albrecht had a team-high three shots in the game
- Staten had seven saves on the night to bring her season total to 49.
- Four Moccasins had at least one shot, Albrecht, Amy Volk, Elena Brkic, and Courtney Chomko
- Chomko had one shot on goal in the second half
Up Next
The Mocs return home to face #17 Flagler College in a conference tilt this Wednesday, October 13
th at 7:00 PM.
