Aisling Spillane - Junior
Eckerd Tritons Women's Soccer
(1-1, 0-0 SSC)
Webber International University
(0-1, 0-0 SUN)
History
This will be the sixth matchup between the Tritons and the Warriors. The last time the two teams faced off, Eckerd dominated in an 8-0 victory on August 30, 2018. Webber holds a 3-2 series lead over Eckerd all-time.
Last Time Out
Late Penalty Kick Lifts Tritons Over Badgers
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - After nearly 80 minutes of scoreless action, the Eckerd women's soccer team was awarded a penalty kick, and Aisling Spillane delivered to lift the Tritons over the Spring Hill (Ala.) 1-0 at Johnson Field on Sunday afternoon.
The Tritons started the game hot, firing off three shots in the first five minutes of the game. EC carried the momentum through the half with 10 shots in the opening frame. Paula Gallardo Villanueva, Brooke Bisko, and Kaia Senecal each had quality chances but were stifled by the Badgers' keeper, Carlotta Stark. Eckerd's defense was locked down, not allowing a single shot in the first 45 minutes to keep the score 0-0 heading into the break.
The Badgers put more offensive pressure in the second half, with an early shot that was turned aside by Cadence Talbert. In the 80th minute, Ciara Bridges fouled Brooke Bisko in the box to award the Tritons a penalty kick. Spillane converted to give Eckerd the go-ahead with just ten minutes remaining. Sierra Hudson got one last shot off in the final minute that was stopped by Stark for her seventh save of the game.
Cover Athlete
Last season, Spillane started all 14 games. She scored three goals on the season against St. Thomas (FL) (9/11), Saint Leo (9/14), Fla. Southern (10/12). Spillane registered 29 shots with 11 on goal. Spillane scored the game winning goal against Spring Hill College on Sunday, her first of the 2023 season.