LAKELAND, Fla. - Despite scoring first, the USCB women's soccer team fell to No. T9 (tied for ninth) Southeastern, 5-1, on Saturday afternoon at the SEU Soccer Field. 

Inside The Box Score

Madeline Matusik - one goal, one shot

Mari Kalvatn - one assist, one shot, one shot on goal

Mariah Ruckdeschel - 90 minutes, five saves

How It Happened

After fending off three Fire scoring chances in the first six minutes, USCB took advantage of its first scoring chance in the 11th frame. Kalvatn and Matusik worked up the field passing the ball strategically back-and-forth. After the SEU goalkeeper was out of position, Matusik connected with a shot that found the middle of the goal to give the Sand Sharks the 1-0 advantage. 

The lead disappeared nine minutes later when Hanna Ryberg knotted the game-tying goal off a header. 

The Fire had a couple of chances at net, but they eventually found the twine in the 29th minute to take the 2-1 lead. 

After a missed scoring chance in the 31st minute for USCB, SEU again answered with another goal in the 36th minute. 

After halftime, USCB had two more scoring opportunities in the first 19 minutes. Bye-Andersen and Kalvatn put shots on goal, but Bye-Andersen's attempt sailed high, while Kalvatn's shot on goal was saved.

To put away the game, the Fire tallied goals in the 82nd and 90th minutes to claim the 5-1 victory. 

Team Record Updates

USCB - 10-6-1 overall, 4-3-1 SUN

No. T9 Southeastern - 11-3–0 overall, 5-2-0 SUN

What's Next?

The Sand Sharks will conclude their regular season, as they will host border-rival SCAD on Oct. 30. Kickoff versus the Bees is set for 11 a.m. at Fin Land Field.