Florida Tech Panthers Defeat Lynn University 1-0 on Senior Night to Secure Berth Into SSC Tournament

By  //  November 4, 2021

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Florida Tech Panthers defeated Lynn University on Tuesday evening during senior night to secure a berth into Sunshine State Conference Tournament. (Florida Tech image)

BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – Florida Tech Panthers defeated Lynn University on Tuesday evening during senior night to secure a berth into Sunshine State Conference Tournament.

Panthers controlled momentum during the first half, outshooting Lynn 6-1 with a 3-1 edge in corner kick opportunities.

Marem Ndiongue scored the eventual game-winner in the 67th minute off an assist from Mayara Queiroz Reis.

Tech stayed strong on both fronts the rest of the game and finished with a 10-4 advantage in shots and a 7-1 edge in shots on goal.

Maria Sanchez Recuero stopped Lynn’s only shot on goal for her lone save for the game. LU goalkeeper Sofia Manner finished with six saves.

Ndiongue led Tech with four shots, while Queiroz Reis and Alyssa Bartle finished with three and two shots, respectively. All three players had two shots on goal apiece in the game.

COACHES CORNER:
“Tonight was a great way to end our regular season,” said head coach Ryan Moon.

“We put a big focus this season on doing well at home and the ladies took a lot of pride in that. Our consistency has been vital for us this season and tonight was no different. We have a great group of seniors and it was nice to get the result for them on a senior night. We are excited to keep our momentum going into the tournament next week.”

UP NEXT: Florida Tech is set to compete in next week’s SSC Tournament, which begins Monday, Nov. 8. The semifinals are Nov. 11 and the finals are Nov. 14, each game is hosted by the higher-seeded teams.

The Panthers’ seed, opponent, and location of the quarterfinal matchup are yet to be determined.

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