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Tars Secure Second-Straight SSC Title

 

 

Tars Secure Second-Straight SSC Title with 3-0 Shutout over Florida Southern

Box Score

LAKELAND, Fla. (October 29, 2009) - The eighth-ranked Rollins women's soccer team secured their second-straight, outright Sunshine State Conference regular season championship  with a 3-0 shutout over Florida Southern on Thursday.  The Tars earn the top seed in next week's conference tournament, and will host both the semifinals and championship match in Winter Park.

Rollins (13-1-2, 7-0-1) concluded their regular season slate with an undefeated mark in conference action and denied contenders Florida Tech and Florida Southern any part of the title. The Mocs prepare for post season play in third place within the SSC as they finish with a record of 10-6-1, and 6-2 in SSC play.

Junior forward Chelsea Brady took the reins for Rollins with two goals on the evening, including the game-winner in the 34th minute of action.  Fellow juniors Jessica Deese and Marie Sapper rounded out the points on the evening as Deese notched a goal and an assist, while Sapper played a big role in Brady's big game-deciding tally with an assist.

Earning her tenth shutout of the season, goalkeeper Michelle Dillingham helped the Tars clinch the program's second championship title with five solid saves after seeing a total of 10.  With help from a staunch back line of Maia Ryan, Meagan Thomas, Leah Hirsch, and Charlotte Murrell, the Tars held Florida Southern to limited opportunities in their attacking end.

The Tars took control of the contest early as they set the pace for play in the initial minutes of action, but it wasn't until goals from Brady and Deese that Rollins really took command. 

Brady's tally at the 33:07 mark sparked the offensive push for the Tars, and with Deese splitting defenders for a hard strike from outside the box just 49 seconds later to pull the Tars into a 2-0 lead, the nationally ranked Tars sailed through the remainder of the contest.

The final goal late in the contest in the 84th minute helped seal the deal for Rollins, and set a new program mark as the Tars earned their second conference title in as many years.

The Tars led the shot count 11-10 and headed-up the stats in shots on goal 7-5, as well as saves 5-4.  Both teams saw equal opportunities on corner kicks with six each.

The Tars now prepare to host the Sunshine State Conference Tournament and will take to the pitch on Friday, November 6 when they take on the winner of the Saint Leo/Nova Southeastern showdown to take place on Tuesday.  Kickoff for the Tars is set for 7:00 p.m. at Barker Family Stadium and Cahall-Sandspur Field.  Fans will be able to catch all of the action live on the Tars Sports Network at RollinsSports.com.