SAINT LEO, Fla. - Despite taking the lead in the 65th minute, the Eckerd women's soccer team played to a 1-1 draw against Saint Leo on the road on Tuesday night.
The game was off to a slow start and remained scoreless in the first half, with Eckerd outshooting Saint Leo 5-2 but unable to capitalize on their opportunities.
The Tritons had a chance to take the lead in the 52nd minute when Jillian Doerger was awarded a penalty kick, but the shot was turned aside by the Lions' goalkeeper. Eckerd took the lead in the 68th minute on a goal by Kendall Drummond, who received a bouncing ball from Amy Woodhead and ripped the ball to the top left corner for the 1-0 favor. Eckerd continued to press with nine second-half shots but couldn't add to its lead. Saint Leo responded quickly, finding an equalizer in the 75th minute. The Lions had a couple of opportunities to take their first lead in the waning minutes of the game, but Eckerd's defense was able to fend them off, ending the match in a 1-1 draw.
HOW IT ENDED
FINAL: Eckerd 1, Saint Leo 1
RECORDS: Eckerd 1-0-2; Saint Leo 0-1-1
SCORING SUMMARY: EC - Drummond 68' (Woodhead); SLU - Owen 75' (Gamin)
NOTES AND NUMBERS
- Drummond's goal was her second of the season.
- Woodhead's assist was the first of her career.
- Kailani Cazzaza made her first career appearance.
- Doerger led the squad with three shots, followed by Freija Aflenzer and Morgan Wright with two apiece.
- EC outshot SLU 14-5 in the game, with eight shots falling on target.
UP NEXT
Eckerd returns home Friday for senior day, where they will face off against Assumption at 7:00 PM at Johnson Field.
