MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- SEU Women's Soccer dropped a hard-fought 1-0 decision to Florida Memorial on Saturday afternoon in Miami, with the deciding goal coming in the 89th minute. The Fire dictated much of the match's rhythm, controlling possession and building consistent pressure throughout both halves but couldn't capitalize on a number of quality chances.
SEU came out sharp in the opening 20 minutes, generating multiple looks through
Grace Banker and
Madelyn Davidson, who each forced saves from FMU goalkeeper Isabella Rueda. The Fire continued to press through the midfield, earning four corner kicks and outshooting the Lions 9-5 in the first half. Coming out of halftime, Southeastern again pushed forward, keeping the ball in the attacking third for much of the second period while Rueda and the FMU defense held firm.
The match's lone goal came against the run of play in the final two minutes, when FMU's Ariana Artavia converted a late strike that sealed the result. Banker and Davidson led SEU with four shots apiece, while
Ramsey Watkins and
Abby Ripple anchored a disciplined defensive unit that limited FMU to just three shots on goal. Goalkeeper
Madison Songer recorded one save in the effort.
The Fire fell to 6-2-2 overall and 1-1 in Sun Conference play as they near the midpoint of the league slate. Southeastern continues conference action on the road Wednesday, October 8, traveling to Savannah, Georgia, to face SCAD-Savannah at 7 p.m.
