Box Score BOCA RATON, Fla. – One wonder of a goal responded by another led to a double-overtime draw for Lynn University's women's soccer program against sixth-ranked Rollins on Wednesday night at Bobby Campbell Stadium.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Lynn 1, #6 Rollins 1 (2OT)
Records: Lynn (3-7-2, 0-5-2 SSC), #6 Rollins (8-1-3, 4-0-3 SSC)
Location: Bobby Campbell Stadium | Boca Raton, Fla.
Series: Rollins leads 13-12-1 (Last meeting 2015)
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Lynn defense stayed stout in the opening stages of the match blocking two shots in a minute to keep the Tars at bay.
- Amber Agrillo would create the first chance for the Fighting Knights in the fourth minute when she broke away and ripped a shot from just inside the box that was saved by Rollins keeper Kelly Rowswell.
- Alexa Downie would make two of her 10 saves of the match in succession when she stopped two shots within four seconds to keep the Tars from breaking the game open.
- In the 73rd minute Alexis Vasquez took advantage of Rowswell's positioning and fired a left footed long shot from 35 yards out that slotted into the back of the net.
- Sarah Buckley responded just five minutes later when she scored a long shot from 30 yards out into the right side of the net to make all things even.
- The match saw itself play out into overtime where Downie would make a critical save in the dying moments of the second overtime period when she stopped Emma Bloom in the 109th minute from breaking the deadlock.
STAT OF THE GAME:
- The Fighting Knights led Rollins 10-2 in saves.
- The Tars held an advantage in shots (25-10) and corner kicks (12-3).
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
- Alexa Downie tied her career-high in saves (10). She previously stopped ten shots in last season's match against Embry-Riddle.
- Alexis Vasquez scored her first career goal for Lynn.
- Each goal was scored from 30-yards out or more.
UP NEXT:
The Blue & White next step on the pitch when they take on Embry-Riddle in Dayton Beach, Fla., on Saturday, Oct. 22, in non-conference action. First kick is slated for 6:00 p.m. and can be followed at LynnFightingKnights.com.