ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Eckerd women's soccer team suffered an overtime loss, 2-1, Saturday night against Sunshine State Conference opponent Rollins at Johnson Field.
Hajar Benjoud buried a shot for her team-leading fourth goal of the season, collecting a rebound from
Aisling Spillane's shot that hit the crossbar to create the opportunity in the 17th minute. Rollins was on the attack for most of the opening half, outshooting the Tritons 8-2. Despite being outshot, Eckerd took a 1-0 lead into the second frame.
The Tars scored an equalizer just nine minutes into the second half off a header from Tayla Duffy.
Tariah Miller nearly scored the game-winner in the 73rd minute after splitting Rollins' defense just inside the right of the 18. However, her shot narrowly missed the far post. The Tritons outshot the Tars 5-4 in the second half but were unable to capitalize as the teams entered overtime.
RC's Anna Todd ended the match quickly in overtime, rifling the golden goal into the top of the net in the 93rd minute.
HOW IT ENDED
FINAL: Rollins 2, Eckerd 1 (OT)
RECORDS: Eckerd 4-3-1 (2-2 SSC), Rollins 4-4 (2-0 SSC)
SCORING SUMMARY: EC – 17' Benjoud (Spillane), RC – 55' Duffy (Aaltonen), 93' Todd (unassisted)
NOTES AND NUMBERS
- Keeper Cadence Talbert finished the match with eight saves and has logged five or more saves in three matches this season.
- Benjoud scored her fourth goal this season, tying her for third in the Sunshine State Conference.
- Benjoud had both of Eckerd's shots on goal in the first half, while Kaia Senecal had EC's in the second.
- Rollins outshot Eckerd 13-7, also winning the shots on goal margin, 10-3.
UP NEXT
Eckerd is back in action against the Florida Tech Panthers on Wednesday, September 6, at 7:00 PM.
