LAKELAND, Fla.- The No. 4 Southeastern University women's soccer team continues to trek on in Sun Conference play. The Fire turn their focus first to a monumental Sun Conference showdown against the No. 1 nationally-ranked Keiser University Seahawks in West Palm Beach tomorrow afternoon. On Saturday, SEU hosts Florida Memorial for Senior Night.
MATCHES:
Arrigo-Vecellio Field | West Palm Beach, Fla. | Wednesday 1:00 p.m.
No. 4 Southeastern (10-2, 4-0 TSC) at No. 1 Keiser (12-1, 5-0 TSC)
SEU Soccer Complex | Lakeland, Fla. | Senior Night | Saturday 7:00 p.m.
No. 4 Southeastern (10-2, 4-0 TSC) vs. Florida Memorial (0-12, 0-6 TSC)
COVERAGE:
KEISER:
Video/Stats FMU:
Video Stats
FIRE FOCUS:
- The Fire are off to their first 4-0 Sun Conference start in program history.
- SEU has outscored its opponents 28-1 to open up TSC play.
- A total of 11 different players have found the back of the net for Southeastern in conference play.
- Senior forward Uchenna Kanu has netted 10 of her team-leading 24 goals against TSC opponents.
- Kanu has also registered five assists over her last four outings.
- Senior midfielder Bania Duran has netted a goal in three-straight matches, including her first collegiate hat trick in the most recent SEU win over Webber International.
- Sophomore goalkeeper Holly Eddins is 8-9 in save opportunities in Sun Conference play.
ALL-TIME SERIES:
- The Fire trail the all-time series to the Seahawks 1-9-3.
- The last seven Southeastern-Keiser meetings have been determined by two goals or less.
- Southeastern and Keiser were named Sun Conference Regular Season Co-Champions last season.
- SEU leads the all-time series versus the Lions 9-1, with the only SEU loss to FMU coming in a 4-3 2 OT defeat on 10/12/13.
- Southeastern has outscored Florida Memorial 35-8 in those contests.
THE SEAHAWKS:
- Keiser is currently riding a 10-match win streak, having scored two wins over NAIA-ranked opponents during that stretch.
- Off to a 5-0 start in conference play, the Seahawks have outscored Sun Conference opponents 35-1 thus far.
- After missing some time due to injury, sophomore forward Matilda Ovenberger has been a force for KU. The reigning Sun Conference Freshman of the Year has netted 12 goals in six contests since returning.
- Senior goalkeeper Nina Haeberlin leads The Sun Conference with nine shutouts. The Krefeld, Germany native has posted a .903 save percentage, surrendering just three goals on the season.
THE LIONS:
- Florida Memorial is looking for its first win on the pitch since 10/26/18 against Trinity Baptist.
- FMU has been outscored 54-0 in its first six Sun Conference matches.
- Three different players are responsible for the three goals the Lions have registered on the season.
- Sophomore goalkeeper Garcy Momplasir has recorded 54 saves on the season for Florida Memorial, averaging just under five saves per outing.
TALE OF THE TAPE:
SEU
Goals per Game: 4.9
Shots per Game: 20.8
Shots on Goal per Game: 11
Shutouts: 6
Individual Goals Leader:
Uchenna Kanu (24)
Individual Assists Leader:
Uchenna Kanu (10)
Individual Saves Leader:
Holly Eddins (40)
KU
Goals per Game: 4
Shots per Game: 29
Shots on Goal per Game: 12.8
Shutouts: 10
Individual Goals Leader: Matilda Ovenberger (13)
Individual Assists Leader: Maja Henriksson (9)
Individual Saves Leader: Nina Haeberlin (28)
FMU
Goals per Game: .3
Shots per Game: 3.2
Shots on Goal per Game: 1.8
Shutouts: 0
Individual Goals Leader: Three Tied (1)
Individual Assists Leader: Two Tied (1)
Individual Saves Leader: Garcy Momplasir (54)
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