LAKELAND, Fla. - There were numerous moments this past year that brought Fire fans to their feet and cheer. Watch those brilliant goals, clutch shots, epic catches, and more on YouTube @SEUFireAthletics.
#10 - MAFALDA CHAMBEL HITS THE 3PT & GETS THE FOUL
Mafalda Chambel stepped up early in the Sun Conference championship game, hitting a three pointer while getting the foul. The Fire went on to win the game 64-58, en route to the program's seventh tournament title.
#9 - MIGUEL LONDONO CURLS IN A BRILLIANT FREE KICK
Miguel Londono stepped up in the 73rd minute against St. Thomas to take a free kick in a scoreless game. He curled the ball over the wall and past the hand of the Bobcat keeper to break the deadlock. The goal proved to be the decisive moment in the match, as the Fire closed out the regular season with a 1-0 win.
#8 - GENTRY SMITH PINS OPPONENT TO WIN A TOP 10 MATCH AT 197
5th-ranked Gentry Smith was in a top-ten 197-pound bout with No. 7 Nathan Critchfield of No. 3 Indiana Tech. Smith pinned Critchfield with four seconds left in the second period to tie the dual at 16-16.
#7 - MYLO SANTOS PUTS HIS DEFENDER ON A POSTER
Mylo Santos drove down the lane and rocked the rim over his defender. The dunk pushed the Fire lead to 10 over No. 4 Ave Maria and firmly swung the momentum. The Gyrenes would eventually punch back to force overtime, setting the stage for another epic play featured later on this list.
#6 - HAVEN SPEER & YARELIS LOPEZ COMBINE FOR AN INCREDIBLE POINT
Up 16-9 in the fourth set and hunting for the match win over Grace, Haven Speer and Yarelis Lopez delivered an incredible point. After Speer initiated with a tough dig, Lopez made a spectacular chase to keep the play alive. The ball found its way back to Speer, who pulled off an acrobatic finish over the net to stun the Lancer defense. The highlight-reel point put the exclamation mark on the momentum as the Fire coasted to a set and match victory.
#5 - CORT PRYOR HOLDS ON TO MAKE AN UNBELIEVABLE CATCH
A fly ball took Cort Pryor all the way to the warning track. Pryor reached over his head to make the catch and slammed into the fence. He was able to keep the ball in his glove to end the inning.
#4 - NATE MIKELL & DAITHAN DAVIS' GAME-WINNING 59-YARD TOUCHDOWN
The Fire were tied at 19 with less than two minutes left against Faulkner. Nate Mikell was not looking to just move the sticks on 3rd & 6. He uncorked a deep shot to Daithan Davis, who reeled in the ball for six. The defense then stepped up and stopped Faulkner to secure the 26-19 win on the road.
#3 - REBECCA LAFACE SCORES A SCREAMER IN SUN CHAMPIONSHIP
Olivia Thomassy stepped up to take a free kick from near the midfield line in the Sun Conference championship versus No. 1 Keiser. The ball found Rebecca Laface just outside of the box. She took a controlled touch with her left before sending a half-volley scorching past the keeper to take a 3-1 lead in the 63rd minute. The goal helped secure a 3-2 victory and the program's fourth tournament title.
#2 - NICOLE WASSERSTROM SCORES RAYLEI MCKINNEY TO PUNCH TICKET TO THE WORLD SERIES
Southeastern and Faulkner were tied at zero in the seventh with a spot in the NAIA Softball World Series on the line. Raylei McKinney delivered a double to lead off the inning. Erica Ramsey put down a sacrifice bunt to set the stage for Nicole Wasserstrom. The senior put down a perfectly placed bunt that gave McKinney time to race home and send the Fire to Columbus.
#1 - JAYSON NIXON SINKS THE GAME-WINNING 3PT IN OT
The Fire were tied at 80 with No. 4 Ave Maria in the final seconds of overtime. Mylo Santos dished the ball out to Jayson Nixon at the top of the key. Nixon pump faked and stepped left to shake his defender and deliver the dagger three with 1.5 seconds on the clock. The Furnace erupted as the Fire captured an 83-80 win against a top-five opponent.
