Kissimee, FL - SAU tops Crown 3-0 in first pool play match.
The No. 2–seeded Southwestern Adventist University (SAU) faced Crown in the opening match of NCCAA pool play. Entering the tournament with an unbeaten 14-0-2 record, SAU continued its strong form against the Polars.
Crown generated early pressure and earned multiple corner kicks, but the Polars were unable to convert those chances into a goal. SAU responded with two first-half strikes, both scored by Lesly Cardona, to take control of the match. The SAU added a third goal in the 56th minute, securing a 3–0 victory to open tournament play.
Crown Women's Soccer will look to bounce back as they take on Great Lakes Christian at noon CST in sunny Florida.
