HARDEEVILLE, S.C. — The No. 14-ranked Southeastern women's soccer team picked up a 3-1 victory over Reinhardt on Friday afternoon in Georgia.

The Fire (3-1-1) came out attacking early, putting several shots on target before Sara Irurozki broke through in the 10th minute. Irurozki found the back of the net off an assist from Olivia Hadad to give Southeastern a 1-0 lead.

Reinhardt responded in the 26th minute when Lily Freeman scored to level the match at 1-1, a score that held through halftime. Southeastern controlled much of the opening half offensively, recording nine shots and earning two corner kicks.

The Fire regained the lead early in the second half. Melina Ramos scored in the 61st minute, recording her first goal of the season to put Southeastern ahead 2-1. Goalkeeper Sofia Diaz made an incredible save with 12 minutes remaining to maintain a 2-1 advantage. 

Southeastern continued to pressure the Eagles and nearly extended its lead moments later when Nerea Hernandez struck the crossbar in the 50th minute. The Fire eventually added an insurance goal in the 82nd minute when Nerea Genc scored her first goal of the season off an assist from Rebecca Laface, pushing the advantage to 3-1.

The Fire's defense held strong down the stretch, while Diaz made two saves in the second half to preserve the victory. Jordyn Velasco started in goal and recorded two saves in the opening half. Southeastern finished the match with a commanding 20-5 advantage in shots and put 11 attempts on frame. The Fire also earned nine corner kicks compared to three for Reinhardt.

With the victory, Southeastern improves to 3-1-1 on the season, while Reinhardt falls to 2-1-1.