New College of Florida Women's Soccer suffered its first loss of the season Wednesday, falling 7-0 to defending national champion No. 1 Keiser University at Arrigo-Vecellio Field.
The Mighty Banyans (6-1-1, 1-1) remained within two goals at halftime behind six first-half saves from Avaya Wright.
Keiser created separation with three goals during the opening 10 minutes of the second half before adding two late goals to secure the victory.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Wright made her first save in the sixth minute as Keiser applied pressure throughout the opening half.
The Seahawks broke through in the 26th minute when Blanca Bachi scored to give Keiser a 1-0 advantage.
Wright made three saves over the next eight minutes before Emilia Nilsson doubled the Keiser lead at the 35:24 mark.
The Mighty Banyans entered halftime trailing 2-0 after Wright recorded six saves during the opening period.
Keiser extended its advantage through an own goal in the 49th minute before Haley Miller scored 80 seconds later to make it 4-0.
Avril Amil Ruiz added another goal at the 54:38 mark.
Wright made six additional saves during the second half before Ana Armond Generoso entered in goal during the 75th minute.
Generoso recorded three saves over the final 16 minutes, but Keiser added goals from Ida Palm and Marta Filipe in the 81st and 82nd minutes.
THE TURNING POINT
NCF remained within two goals entering the second half, but Keiser scored three times over the opening 10 minutes after halftime.
The Seahawks used an own goal at the 48:07 mark before Miller and Ruiz added goals to extend the advantage to 5-0.
The stretch ended the Mighty Banyans' opportunity to mount a second-half comeback.
BY THE NUMBERS
15
Team saves recorded by the Mighty Banyans.
7
Consecutive matches without a loss for NCF before Wednesday.
6
Wins through the opening eight matches of the season.
2
Goals separating the teams at halftime.
1
First loss of the season for the Mighty Banyans.
STAT LEADERS
Goalkeepers: Avaya Wright - 74:34, 5 goals allowed, 12 saves; Ana Armond Generoso - 15:26, 2 goals allowed, 3 saves
UP NEXT: NCF will return home to face Webber International University Saturday at 1 p.m. EST.
