New College of Florida Women's Soccer honored four members of its program Wednesday afternoon before battling Florida Memorial University to a 0-0 draw at NCF Bayfront Field.
The Mighty Banyans moved to 7-2-3 overall and 2-2-2 in Sun Conference play with their seventh shutout of the season.
Before the match, NCF recognized seniors Maria Jose Martinez Rodriguez, Naomi Woerner, Yasmim Fialho Melo and Gloria Quintanilla. All four were included in the starting lineup as the Mighty Banyans celebrated their contributions to the program.
Avaya Wright made two saves to preserve the clean sheet, while Aubrey Mau placed both of her attempts on goal.
HOW IT HAPPENED
NCF created the first opportunity of the afternoon when Quintanilla sent an attempt over the crossbar in the 16th minute.
Wright made her first save in the 34th minute, turning away an attempt from Lumturie Berushi to keep the match scoreless.
The Mighty Banyans produced their best chance of the opening half with 20 seconds remaining before the break. Faith Hardy fired an attempt that struck the post before Chloe Nickell sent the follow-up opportunity high.
Florida Memorial tested Wright again in the 49th minute, but the NCF goalkeeper denied Laura Douet to preserve the shutout.
Mau put NCF's first shot on goal of the afternoon on frame in the 62nd minute, forcing a save from Florida Memorial goalkeeper Isabella Rueda.
The Mighty Banyans continued searching for the breakthrough and generated another late opportunity when Mau placed a shot on target in the 87th minute. Rueda made the save, and Hardy sent the final attempt of the match high just before the final whistle.
THE TURNING POINT
NCF came within inches of taking the lead during the final minute of the opening half.
Hardy's attempt in the 45th minute beat the goalkeeper but struck the post. Nickell collected the rebound and sent a follow-up opportunity over the crossbar, keeping the match scoreless entering halftime.
BY THE NUMBERS
4
Seniors recognized before the match: Martinez Rodriguez, Woerner, Fialho Melo and Quintanilla.
7
Shutouts recorded by the Mighty Banyans this season.
2
Saves made by Wright to secure the clean sheet.
44:40
Time of Hardy's attempt off the post, NCF's closest opportunity of the afternoon.
90
Minutes the Mighty Banyans held Florida Memorial scoreless.
STAT LEADERS
Shots: Aubrey Mau - 2; Faith Hardy - 2; Chloe Nickell - 2; Gloria Quintanilla - 1
Shots on Goal: Aubrey Mau - 2
Goalkeeper: Avaya Wright - 90 minutes, 0 goals allowed, 2 saves
UP NEXT: NCF will travel to Ave Maria University for a 5 p.m. match Tuesday.
