Tag: Women’s Soccer

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Despite the strong offensive attack by the Sharks, they were unable to find the back of the net in the closing minutes of the match. Nova Southeastern falls in this SSC semifinal against Embry-Riddle 2-1. 

INSIDE THE MATCH
SCORE: Nova Southeastern 1, Embry-Riddle 2
RECORDS: Nova Southeastern (9-2-4, 6-1-3), Embry Riddle (12-0-5, 5-0-5)
LOCATION: Fort Lauderdale, FLA. I NSU Soccer Complex
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HOW IT HAPPENED 

• The Sharks came out aggressive on offense, putting pressure on the Eagle’s defense.
• Dani Correa had a header that was on target but was knocked away by the Eagle’s goalie. Shortly after the SSC Player of the Year, Luana Grabias, came down and fired a dart that barely missed the goal.
• Defensively the Sharks were lockdown in the first half, not giving Embry-Riddle any room to operate, and limiting their shot attempts on goal. 
• At the beginning of the second half, Embry-Riddle broke the tie, scoring the 1st goal of the game.
• In the 67th minute, Sofia Suarez gave the Sharks life, evening the score with an impressive goal, thanks to a great setup by Grabias. 
• Embry-Riddle answered with a goal of their own to reclaim their lead. 
• Grabias had another great look at the goal, taking her defender one-on-one but her shot was off-target.
• NSU continued to attack the Embry-Riddle defense but couldn’t convert, dropping this one to the Eagles 2-1.

UPCOMING 
The Nova Southeastern Sharks now await the NCAA Tournament selection show on November 7th at 7:00 pm.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern women’s soccer team (9-1-4, 6-1-3 SSC) looks to continue its impressive season with a Semifinal matchup in the Sunshine State Conference Tournament against No. 3 seed Embry-Riddle (11-0-5, 5-5 SSC).

The Sharks have had an incredible season, improving mightily under second-year coach James Moore. NSU was electric in 2022, scoring two goals per game on average, the second-best rate in the SSC. While having a great offense, the Sharks possessed one of the stingiest defenses in the conference, allowing less than a goal per game (0.64).

Nova Southeastern is coming into the tournament after a hot stretch in October that saw the team win or draw its last eight matches, outscoring opponents 29-3. With seven consecutive positive results against SSC opponents (4-0-3), the Sharks are getting hot at the right time.

The Sharks are led by a pair of All-SSC First Team players in junior forward Luana Grabias and junior goalkeeper Stefane Rosa. The new arrivals have been two of the best players in the conference, making the Sharks one of the most complete teams in the SSC.

Grabias was named the Sunshine State Conference Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year, and made an instant impact in the scoring department, netting a team-best 10 goals, including five game-winners and four assists. Rosa was dominant, leading the SSC in saves (78), save percentage (89.7%) and clean sheets (6). In 2022, the Brazil native earned three SSC Defensive Player of the Week honors during the season.

NSU also had two All-SSC Second Team selections, with senior defender Annie Bjork and sophomore defender Louise Matsgard earning recognition.

The Sharks will take on No. 3 seed Embry-Riddle at the NSU Soccer Complex at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3. A tough matchup awaits the prolific Sharks, as Embry-Riddle boasts the least goals conceded per game in the SSC (0.56). NSU traveled to Daytona Beach, Fla. to meet with Eagles in early October, and the two teams fought hard in a 0-0 draw.

Of the 14 matches the Sharks have played in 2022, the Eagles are one of two teams to hold NSU scoreless. With that being said, the first meeting was on the road, and the Semifinal will be at the NSU Soccer Complex. A home matchup is the best-case scenario for Nova Southeastern, as the Sharks were a perfect 6-0 at home in 2022.

The winner of this matchup will take on the winner of No. 1 Florida Southern and No. 4 Florida Tech on Sunday, Nov. 6. The time is to be determined.

For complete coverage of Monday’s action, visit the schedule page on NSUSharks.com, or follow the Sharks on Instagram and Twitter at @NSU_WSoccer.

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In honor of the 40th anniversary of Nova Southeastern athletics we asked Emma Heikkilä how being a student-athlete here impacted her.

“My experience of being an NSU student-athlete had a profound impact on me. It taught me important life skills: perseverance, integrity, and resilience. It showed me where the strive for success can take you and how you can achieve remarkable things together as a team, when everyone works hard for the common goal. NSU will always have a special place in my heart. ?=”

When asked what the key to her success was here at NSU she answered,

“The key to my success there was the heart and soul I invested in the program. It was the Coaches’, teammates’, Athletics Department’s, and Huizenga College of Business’ belief in me and the support from the entire NSU community which fueled me to become the best student-athlete I could be. Provided with the life-changing opportunity to study and play soccer on the other side of the world, I wanted to show my appreciation for it all through my results and performances. Once a Shark, always a Shark.”

As a senior Emma closed her career ranked among the Top-3 in program history in goals (34), game-winning goals (10), assists (17) and points (85)…D2CCA Second Team All-American…United Soccer Coaches Third Team All-American…CoSIDA Academic All-America Second Team…CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team member… Selected First Team All-South Region by both the D2CCA and United Soccer Coaches…First Team All-SSC (First player in program history to accomplish the feat in three consecutive seasons) and was Team captain. We are honored to highlight Emma in celebration of the 40th anniversary of athletics.

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MELBOURNE, Fla. – Luana Grabias headlines the Sunshine State Conference postseason awards, becoming the second Nova Southeastern Women’s Soccer player to win both the SSC Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year, while also earning a selection on the All-SSC first team. Stefane Rosa joined Grabias as a first-team selection, while Louise Matsgard, and Annie Bjork earned second team recognition.

Voting was conducted among the league’s coaches.

Grabias started in every game for the Sharks, The São José dos Pinhais, Brazil native, led the league with 18 points, 1.80 points per game, eight goals, and four game-winning goals against conference opponents this season. Overall, she found the back of the net 10 times, scoring five game-winners and providing her team with four assists. Grabias joins Sierra Lelii (2015) as the only Sharks named Player and Offensive Player of the Year. The junior also had two multi-goal games this season, including a hat-trick against conference opponent Saint Leo.

Rosa appeared and started in 14 games for the Sharks, accumulating a combined 1215 minutes, which ranking second on the team in total minutes. The junior was the force in net for the Sharks, helping lead NSU to six shutouts on the season. Rosa finished the season with an impressive 78 saves, with 11  saves coming in one game, against Florida Tech. The Brazilian had seven games where she saved seven or more shots.

Matsgard, an All-SSC 1st team selection in 2021, was another vital piece on the Sharks defense, starting every game for NSU. The junior tallied seven points, including five assists, with one of those assists helping seal the game for the Sharks against Flagler. 

After a formidable junior campaign the year prior, Bjork made considerable strides with the Sharks back on the pitch in 2022. The senior’s stellar defensive play was a key component of NSU’s six shutouts this season. The Swede had two points to credit and had one goal reach the back of the net this season.     

2022 Sunshine State Conference Women’s Soccer Awards
Player of the Year: Luana Grabias, Nova Southeastern
Offensive Player of the Year: Luana Grabias, Nova Southeastern
Defensive Player of the Year: Morgan Collica, Florida Southern
Freshman of the Year: Angelina Coelho, Florida Southern
Coach of the Year: Paul Lawrence, Florida Southern
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2022 Women’s Soccer ALL-SSC First Team
Pos.	Name	School	Yr.	Hometown
F	Luana Grabias	Nova Southeastern	Jr.	São José dos Pinhais, Brazil
F	Anniina Sankoh^#‡	Lynn	Gr.	Helsinki, Finland
F	Caitlyn Lowery	Florida Southern	Gr.	Punta Gorda, Florida
F (AL)	Marie Myhrvold Seim^#§	Embry-Riddle	Jr.	Bergen, Norway
M	Mayara Queiroz*	Florida Tech	Sr.	Belo Horizonte, Brazil
M	Lindsey Meyer	Florida Southern	Sr.	Fort Thomas, Kentucky
M	Isabelle Navren^	Embry-Riddle	Jr.	Stockholm, Sweden
D	Hattie Kettle~	Embry-Riddle	So.	Bracknell, England
D	Morgan Collica	Florida Southern	Gr.	Aurora, Ohio
D	JoJo Michaels^	Florida Tech	Sr.	Merritt Island, Florida
GK	Stefane Rosa	Nova Southeastern	Jr.	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2022 Women’s Soccer ALL-SSC Second Team
Pos.	Name	School	Yr.	Hometown
F	Katherine Hostage^†	Tampa	Gr.	Southborough, Massachusetts
F	Alex Collighan	Saint Leo	Sr.	Portsmouth, England
F	Marem Ndiongue*	Florida Tech	Jr.	Catania, Italy
M	Katja Orschmann	Lynn	Jr.	Berlin, Germany
M	Alexia Spencer	Saint Leo	Sr.	Richmond, Virginia
M	Nina Mueller	Saint Leo	Sr.	Weikersheim, Germany
D	Louise Matsgard^	Nova Southeastern	So.	Stockholm, Sweden
D	Annie Bjork	Nova Southeastern	Sr.	Malmo, Sweden
D	Thea Nyberg	Embry-Riddle	Fr.	Uppsala, Sweden
D	Kajsa Ekstrom	Florida Tech	Fr.	Umea, Sweden
GK	Jenny Staten	Florida Southern	Sr.	Kildeer, Illinois
GK	Maria Sanchez Recuero^	Florida Tech	Gr.	Madrid, Spain

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^ = 2021 First Team All-SSC
* = 2021 Second Team All-SSC
† = 2021 Player of the Year
‡ = 2021 Offensive Player of the Year
~ = 2021 Freshman of the Year
# = 2019 First Team All-SSC
§ = 2019 Freshman of the Year
(AL) = At Large Selection

NSU starts postseason play at home on Thursday in the SSC semifinal against Embry-Riddle University at 7:00 P.M.

To stay up-to-date on Sharks Women’s Soccer, be sure to follow on instagram and twitter at NSU_WSoccer. 

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA- Luana Grabias and Dani Correa led the offensive attack for NSU. The Nova Southeastern Sharks take down Palm Beach Atlantic 3-0 in tonight’s SSC contest.

INSIDE THE MATCH
SCORE: Nova Southeastern 3, Palm Beach Atlantic 0
RECORDS: Nova Southeastern (9-1-4, 6-1-3), Palm Beach Atlantic (2-9-3, 1-6-2)
LOCATION: Fort Lauderdale, FLA. I NSU Soccer Complex
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HOW IT HAPPENED

• Luana Grabias started the game with a strong offensive attack, scoring a quick goal in the 15th minute for the Sharks. Grabias took her defender one-on-one and was able to showcase her crafty arsenal, firing a shot that drilled the back of the net.
• As the first half progressed, NSU’s defense kept its foot on the gas pedal, making it impossible for Palm Beach Atlantic to get a clean look at the goal.
• Stefane Rosa recorded four saves in the first half alone.
• In the second half, the Sharks offense continued to put pressure on the Sailfish. Annie Bjork, Sofia Suarez, and Louise Matsgard, all had quality shots at the goal that were unsuccessful.
• Shortly after Grabias was able to put another goal on the board, thanks to a beautiful setup by Johanna Barth, bringing her to 10 total goals on the year.
• In the closing minutes of the game, Dani Correa continued her impressive play, scoring a goal in her third consecutive game. Correa crossed up her defender and was left one on one with the goalie, sneaking a shot right by her for her sixth goal of the season. Which ultimately sealed the 3-0 win for the Sharks. 

STAT OF THE MATCH
Stefane Rosa recorded her 6th shutout of the season.

UPCOMING
The Sharks will gear up for the SSC tournament, the tournament begins Monday, Oct. 31st.

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – In a game where neither of the defenses was letting up, NSU ties with Eckerd on the road, 1-1. Dani Correa managed to score the lone goal for the Sharks despite the strong defensive effort by the Tritons.

INSIDE THE MATCH
SCORE: Nova Southeastern 1, Eckerd 1
RECORDS: Nova Southeastern (8-1-4, 5-1-3), Eckerd (4-5-3, 1-4-3)
LOCATION: St. Petersburg, FLA. I Johnson Athletic Field
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HOW IT HAPPENED

• Eckerd started the game firing multiple shots on goal which were swiped away by NSU goalie Stephane Rosa.
• Shortly after in the 15′ Louise Matsgard had a great look at the net but couldn’t connect.
• As the first half progressed both defenses were lock down. Eckerd continued to attack offensively but due to the stellar defense by the Sharks, none of their shots made their way to the back of the net. 
• Luana Grabias started the second half aggressive, firing two quick shots on goal that were saved by Eckerd’s Cadence Talbert.
• In the 78th minute, the draw would come to an end. Dani Correa scored an impressive goal, thanks to a great setup by Luana Grabias, giving NSU a 1-0 lead.
• Four minutes later Hajar Benjoud quickly scored a goal for Eckerd, bringing the game back to a stalemate. 
• In the closing minutes, both teams continued to fire shots on goal but were unsuccessful resulting in a 1-1 tie. 

UPCOMING
Nova Southeastern is back at home on Tuesday, October 25th at 7:00pm against Palm Beach Atlantic.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA- In a game that started with a downpour, Lily Truong and Dani Correa scored two big goals to propel the Sharks to victory. The Nova Southeastern Sharks take down Flagler 2-0 in tonight’s matchup.

INSIDE THE MATCH
SCORE: Nova Southeastern 2, Flagler 0
RECORDS: Nova Southeastern (8-1-3, 5-1-2), Flagler (9-3-2, 7-1-1)
LOCATION: Fort Lauderdale, FLA. I NSU Soccer Complex
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HOW IT HAPPENED

• With the downpour occurring on the field, both teams started the game off timid.
• Defensively both teams were impressive, not allowing a single point in the first half.
• As the second half progressed, the Sharks began their offensive attack, firing quality looks at the goal that was swatted away by the Flagler goalkeeper.
• Stefane Rosa was also making her presence felt on the defensive side of the ball, knocking away a plethora of Saints shots on goal.
• In the 81st minute, Truong broke the stalemate, scoring the first goal for the Sharks, to give them a 1-0 lead.
• A few minutes later, Correa wanted to be a part of the action. Sneaking a goal into to back of the net, increasing the Shark lead to 2-0 and ultimately putting the game away for NSU.

STAT OF THE MATCH
Stefane Rosa recorded her 5th shutout of the season.

UPCOMING
Nova Southeastern travels to St. Petersburg, Fla. to take on Eckerd on Saturday, October 22nd at 7:00 pm.

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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. 

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA – A goal from Katharina Jüllich gave the Sharks a lead early in the second half. However, the Buccaneers were able to sneak one through in the closing minutes of the match. The Nova Southeastern Sharks and the Barry Buccaneers end tonight’s SSC match-up in a 1-1 draw.

INSIDE THE MATCH
SCORE: Nova Southeastern 1, Barry 1
RECORDS: Nova Southeastern (6-1-3, 4-1-2 SSC), Barry (7-3-3, 2-2-3 SSC)
LOCATION: Miami Shores, FLA. | Buccaneer Field
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HOW IT HAPPENED

· In the opening minutes of tonight’s match, Stefane Rosa faced several shots from Barry’s offensive unit, but Rosa came up on top swiping away all three of their shots.

· Defense was the spotlight of the first half for both teams as both offenses faced limited scoring opportunities.

· Five minutes into the second half, the Sharks got in the scoring column. Katharina Jüllich was able to fire one into Barry’s goal to give the Sharks a 1-0.

· Rosa continued her dominance in the second half knocking away four more of Barry’s shot attempts.

· In the closing minutes of the match, Barry was able to sneak one by Rosa to tie the game at one in the 87th minute.

· Despite the last-minute effort, the Sharks were unable to get another one in goal, ending tonight’s match in a draw.

STAT OF THE MATCH

· Stefane Rosa knocked away nine of Barry’s shots.

UPCOMING
Nova Southeastern is back at home on Saturday, October 15th at 7:00pm against Saint Leo.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Women’s Soccer team hosted their 2022 Senior Day on Saturday evening, hosting Atlantis at the NSU Soccer Complex. NSU Athletics honored nine seniors, Brianna Paige, Johanna Barth, Annie Bjork, Lily Truong, Sydney Hanson, Grace Palmer, Jaida Scott, Kristina Maribona, and Katharina Jüllich. 

Brianna Paige 

A four-year starter during her Nova Southeastern career, Paige has appeared in nearly 60 matches to date as a Shark. Making her debut in 2018, Paige started 12 games, played over one-thousand minutes and scored a goal against Rollins in Sunshine State Conference action. During her sophomore campaign, Paige logged over one-thousand minutes once again and made 18 starts for NSU, including all four NCAA tournament matches.  In 2021, Paige recorded a career-high two goals, scoring against Florida Memorial and Lynn. In her final season, Paige has appeared in seven matches, totaling over 200 minutes. Brianna is joined by her parents, Andrew and Brenda.  

Johanna Barth 

Originally from Ride-back, Sweden, Johanna transferred to Nova Southeastern after two years at the University of Miami. Barth has started seven games in her lone season as a Shark, registering four shots-on-goal, in nearly 700 minutes. Barth has formed a terrific midfield duo with teammate Saga Bjorling. Back in Sweden, Barth was a member FC Rosengard during the UEFA Champions League Quarterfinals and was a member of the 2016 Swedish Championship team. Johanna is joined tonight by her parents, Carlos and Catarina.  

Annie Bjork 

Bjork transferred to Nova Southeastern prior to the 2020 season from Bridgeport. During her time as a Shark, Bjork has appeared in 17 matches, including starting 15. Bjork scored the first Sharks goal of her NSU career on September 10 against Florida Southern in Sunshine State Conference play. Prior to coming to Nova Southeastern, Bjork won the 2018 NCAA National Championship as a member of the Bridgeport women’s soccer program. Annie is joined tonight by her sister, Sara.  

Lily Truong 

Lily joined NSU, before the 2021 season, after three seasons at Stetson. Trung has appeared in 21 matches during her two seasons at Nova Southeastern, recording 16 starts. In 2021, Trung took 18 shots and tallied four points, including one goal. During the 2022 season, Lily has started six games, scoring once. Lily is joined this evening by her parents, Vu and Tuyet.  

Sydney Hanson 

Hanson transferred to Nova Southeastern prior to the 2022 season from Purdue Northwest. During the 2021 season for the Lions, Hanson played 18 matches. As a Shark, Hanson has appeared in three matches. Sydney is joined by teammate, Katharina Jüllich 

Grace Palmer 

Palmer came to Nova Southeastern before the Sharks 2019 season. During the 2019 campaign, NSU won a program record 17 matches and advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament. Grace is joined by her former teammate, Brittany and her mother, Gail.  

Jaida Scott 

Scott transferred to Nova Southeastern from Sunshine State Conference foe Barry, before the 2022 campaign. In her lone season as a Shark, Scott has helped anchor the NSU backline throughout the season. Scott has started all nine matches for NSU, playing every minute of each game, and has limited opponents to just six goals on the season. Jaida is joined by her father, Patrick Scott 

Kristina Maribona 

Maribona, a part of the 2019 Nova Southeastern Elite Eight squad, has been a key contruibutor throughout her NSU career. Maribona appeared in 18 matches in the 2019 season, and was named to the 2019 Fall SSC Commissioners honor roll. Maribona started seven matches for Nova Southeastern during the 2021 season and earned her third consecutive Fall SSC Commissioner’s honor roll recognition. In 2022, Maribona has captained the Sharks to the top spot in the Sunshine State Conference so far on the season. Kristina is joined by her parents, Lilian and Javier, as well as her sisters Nikki and Katelyn, and her Godmother, Mindy 

Katharina Jüllich 

Jüllich, in her first season at Nova Southeastern, has appeared in nine matches – starting four, and has scored a pair of goals. Jüllich ‘s first goal of her Shark career came on the road against King, where the forward put the game-winning goal in the net. Prior to Nova Southeastern, Jüllich played three seasons at St. Thomas. In 2021, Jüllich started 18 matches for STU and scored seven goals.  

Katharina is joined by teammate Sydney Hansen 

UPCOMING 

Nova Southeastern travels to Miami Shores to take on Barry on Wed., Oct. 12. Kick-off is set for 6 p.m. 

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