BOCA RATON, Fla. – Lynn University’s women’s soccer team went toe-to-toe with a strong Embry-Riddle University squad on Saturday evening, earning a critical point by way of a 1-1 tie with the Eagles.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Score: Lynn 1, ERAU 1
Records: Lynn (4-7-3, 1-4-3 SSC), ERAU (6-4-2, 4-2-1)
Location: Bobby Campbell Stadium | Boca Raton, Fla.
Series History: Lynn trails 2-3-1
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STATS OF THE GAME:
· Anniina Sankoh delivered for the Blue and White once again, slotting in a goal after a scramble in the box to even the score at 1-1 in the 56th minute. Ida Langer played Sankoh into the box, earning her first assist of the season.
· Embry-Riddle opened the scoring just after halftime, heading home a corner kick in the 48th minute.
· Devan Malcolm played a complete 110:00 of action, making six saves between the pipes.
· ERAU had 54 percent possession compared to Lynn’s 46 percent and held a 24-13 advantage in shots.
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
· Langer’s helper was the first assist and point of her college career.
· After earning just two points in its first seven SSC matches, head coach Alex Greco’s bunch has now earned four points in its last two SSC tilts.
UP NEXT:
Lynn will travel to Saint Leo University for its next match, doing battle with the Lions on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.
