Madelyn Davidsonpowered in a pair of goals to lead Southeastern University past New College of Florida, 2-1, in Sun Conference play on Saturday evening.
Tied at 1-1 with less than six minutes left in the match. Davidson capitalized on a consistent Fire attack on the Mighty Banyans and booted the game-winner at the 84:19 mark. The SEU defense held New College without a shot the rest of the way to seal the victory.
The win was the second straight for the Fire, who improved to 3-5-1 (2-3 SUN) in the first-ever meeting with the Mighty Banyans, who fell to 2-5-1 (0-5-1 SUN).
SEU outshot the home team by a wide margin of 28-6 and 16-6 in shots on goal. Ella Sebree saved five New College shots of the six she faced for the game.
Along with the game-winner, Davidson netted the match’s first goal midway through the opening half and had five total shots on goal for the match. Ariadna Lozano placed three balls on the net, while Olivia Thomassy and Rebecca Lafacehad two apiece.
New College tied the contest right before half with a score coming at 43:24.
The Fire aims to avenge an earlier loss in their next match on Wednesday night, Oct. 12. SEU takes on No. 14 SCAD-Savannah in a 7 p.m. contest.
