LAKELAND, Fla. — Southeastern women's soccer fell 3-0 to No. 1 Keiser on Wednesday at SEU Soccer Field, as the Seahawks scored all three goals in the first half to hand the Fire their first Sun Conference loss of the season.
The Fire dropped to 9-3-1 overall and 3-1-0 in conference play, while Keiser improved to 10-0-2 and 4-0-0 in the Sun Conference.
Keiser opened the scoring in the 23rd minute when Steingerthur Snorrad found the back of the net off an assist from Haley Miller. The Seahawks doubled their lead in the 38th minute, with Nynka Rucker finishing a pass from Snorrad to make it 2-0.
Keiser added a third goal just before halftime in the 42nd minute on an own goal following a header by SEU's
Olivia Thomassy, giving the Seahawks a three-goal advantage heading into the break.
The Fire looked to respond in the second half, but Keiser's defense held firm to preserve the shutout. SEU recorded eight shots, with four on target, while Keiser finished with 19 shots and seven shots on goal.
Olivia Hadad led the Fire with six shots, putting two on target.
Sara Irurozki and
Rebecca Laface each recorded a shot on goal as SEU continued to search for an opening against the unbeaten Seahawks.
Goalkeeper
Madison Songer recorded four saves for the Fire across 90 minutes.
The loss moves SEU to 3-1 in Sun Conference play as the Fire look to respond in their next matchup on October 17 against New College of Florida.