FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA- Luana Grabias stole the show with an impressive hat trick. Nova’s strong offensive attack helped seal a 4-1 victory over conference opponent Saint Leo.
INSIDE THE MATCH
SCORE: Nova Southeastern 4, Saint Leo 1
RECORDS: Nova Southeastern (7-1-3, 5-1-2), Saint Leo (7-6, 2-5)
LOCATION: Fort Lauderdale, FLA. I NSU Soccer Complex
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- In a game that was deadlocked at zero, Grabias broke the tie with an impressive goal to set the tempo for the Sharks.
- Grabias was just getting started, scoring another quick goal five minutes into the second half to give Nova a 2-0 lead.
- As the second half progressed the game slowed down a bit as both teams settled in defensively, until Saint Leo scored on a penalty kick in the 75′.
- Fortunately for the Sharks their offensive attack was about to begin. Grabias found the back of the net again, scoring her third goal of the game, increasing the Sharks lead to 3-0 but NSU wasn’t done yet. Dejah Holman wanted to be apart of the action scoring her first goal of the season in the closing minutes of the game, ultimately sealing the game for the Sharks.
STAT OF THE MATCH
Luana Grabias recorded the first hat trick of her career and the first for NSU this season.
UPCOMING
Nova Southeastern is back at home on Wednesday, October 19th at 5:00pm against Flagler.
