ST. PETERSBURG – The Eckerd men's soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to Florida Southern on Wednesday at Johnson Field.

The teams played through a scoreless opening 45 minutes. Florida Southern produced six shots in the first half, but Trent Murphy turned aside both attempts on frame to keep the game level. Tatum Fain and Monty Clark generated Eckerd's two first-half chances.

The Moccasins broke through in the 53rd minute with the game's lone goal. Eckerd responded with increased pressure, including its first shot on goal in the 69th minute as Gavin Spuler forced a save from the Mocs. Aaron Ristorcelli and Sebastian Schmalbach added chances later in the half, but the Tritons were unable to find the equalizer.

Murphy finished with four saves in goal for Eckerd. Spuler registered the Tritons' lone shot on frame, while Schmalbach led the team with two attempts.

Florida Southern held a 12-6 advantage in shots and a 5-1 edge in shots on goal. The Moccasins also held a 4-2 advantage in corner kicks.

Eckerd moves to 1-5 overall and 0-2 in SSC play. The team will remain home for Senior Night against Ave Maria on Saturday.