FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - The Palm Beach Atlantic women's soccer team suffered its first loss of the season, 2-0 against Nova Southeastern Wednesday night. 

The Sailfish struggled to generate offense early in the match. With under 18 minutes left in the first half, freshman Ansleigh Crenshaw weaved her way through defenders and blasted a shot that was saved by NSU goalkeeper Natalie Robayna. Robanya finished the game with five saves. 

Both teams went back and forth in a stalemate before the Sharks struck first. With under four minutes left in the first half NSU midfielder, Chama Silva stole the ball and capitalized on an open net for a 1-0 NSU lead. Silva would finish the game with one goal and one assist. 

The Sailfish outshot the Sharks 17-13 but failed to find the net. Not much changed for PBA in the second half as the Sharks would tack on one more in the closing five minutes. Silva delivered a pass to Deja Homa on a breakaway bringing the Shark lead to 2-0. 

PBA goalkeeper Madison Chiola made her first start of the season in the net. The redshirt senior made three saves. Additionally, Jaycie Tate made her first appearance of the season, anchoring the backline for the Sailfish. Crenshaw led PBA with five shots with three on goal. Kylie Meola was right behind with four shot attempts while freshman Alicia Drott tallied three shots with two on goal. 

Up next, the Sailfish take on Delta State at home, Friday, Sept. 9. The match at the PBA Soccer Field kicks off at 6 p.m.