WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Palm Beach Atlantic lost to Florida Tech 2-1 on Wednesday at Rinker Athletic Campus. Florida Tech ranks second in the IWSOC Poll. The Sailfish defense kept the game competitive defending against 33 shots, 14 on goal.
The Sailfish absorbed early pressure and kept the match scoreless through Florida Tech's persistent offensive attacks. Florida Tech continued to generate chances and broke through in the 27
th minute on Alice Mottershead's goal, putting the Sailfish behind 1-0. Delzatto kept the Sailfish within a goal with additional saves throughout the half.
Cassidy Norley had the Sailfish's best late look with a shot on frame at 41:08, but Mette Brandes made the save, and Florida Tech carried a 1-0 lead into halftime. The Panthers possessed the ball 75% of the first half.
The Sailfish gained momentum in the second half.
Meren Patton took two shots, one on goal, to apply pressure as the Sailfish generated offensive plays.
Brecken Slockett took the ball down the field and found
Kelsi Bennett just outside the goal for the tying goal. The Panthers attempted to respond, adding several shots-on-goal. The Panthers headed in their second goal of the night to take the lead. Delzatto kept the 'Fish alive with two more saves before the final whistle blew with Florida Tech ahead 2-1.
Delzatto finished with 12 saves in 90 minutes, making five in the first half and seven in the second. Bennett scored the Sailfish's goal, recording two points on her lone shot. Slockett tallied an assist for one point. Patton led the Sailfish with two shots and put one on goal. The Sailfish defended 33 shots, and took 4 of their own.
