WEST PALM BEACH, Fla- The Palm Beach Atlantic women's soccer team tied against the Saint Leo Lions Saturday night. The Sailfish (1-0-1) shot a season-high 23 shots tonight against the Lions in a back and forth offensive battle.
It was a stellar performance on the defensive end for both teams in the beginning of the first half until
Leah Cook got the 'Fish on the board in the last 6 minutes of play. Cook scored the first goal of her collegiate career, sending a long shot in over the keeper and finding the back of the net. She was the only scorer for PBA in the match. The Lions answered back just minutes later with a goal of their own by Katja May right before the first half concluded.
The second half was similar to the first half with both teams taking lots of shots, but no one being able to put a goal away. The Lions had 12 saves to PBA's 23 shots as the 'Fish tried to put the offensive pressure on them.
Taylor Jackson started in goal and played all 90 minutes for the 'Fish, recording four saves on the game. PBA held the Lions to only 14 shots overall.
It was another physical battle for the 'Fish with three yellow cards being given out just in the second half. The foul count for both sides was very close with the Lions committing 14 for the game and the Sailfish giving out 13 of their own.
The Sailfish are back at home again on Wednesday, September 6th. where they will host the Florida Tech Panthers at 7 p.m.