SAINT LEO, Fla. --- Despite outshooting their opponents by a count of 23-2, the Mississippi College women's soccer team fell in their season opener at Saint Leo, 1-0, on Friday night at Saint Leo Soccer Field.

The #13 Lady Choctaws (0-1) took 11 shots in the first half and 12 shots in the second half, only allowing two first-half opportunities for the Lions (1-0).

Saint Leo took advantage of their chances, however, as Carolina Solis-Deleon found the back of the net in the 26th minute off an assist from Adriana Tuti Tirado.

Seven of MC's 23 shots went on frame, but Julia Ortiz made all seven saves to pitch the shutout in goal for SLU.

Senior Gabby Kayser made one save in net for the Lady Choctaws.

Senior Katie Taylor led the way with five shots, while freshman Erin Hederman took four.

The Lady Choctaws will be back in action on Sunday when they travel to face Tampa at 12:00 p.m. (CT).
 

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Mississippi College is a private Christian university located in Clinton, Mississippi with an enrollment of over 5,000 students. MC recently finished their transition process back to NCAA Division II and the Gulf South Conference and began competing for conference and national championships in the 2016-17 academic year.

The athletic department sponsors 17 intercollegiate athletic programs: Baseball, Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Cross Country, Football, Golf, Men's and Women's Soccer, Softball, Men's and Women's Tennis, Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field, Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field and Volleyball.

For more information on Mississippi College athletics, please contact David Nichols at 601-925-3234 or nichols@mc.edu.