Rollins faces Saint Leo in SSC Tournament Final

Rollins (11-7, 5-3 SSC)

vs

Saint Leo (10-5-1, 5-2-1 SSC)

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When:

Sunshine State Conference Tournament Final
Sunday, November 8 - 3:30 p.m.

Where:

University Field - St. Leo, Fla.

Notes:

The Tars find themselves in the SSC Tournament Final for the first time since 2012, taking on the top-seed and host Saint Leo University. Fans that can't make it to the game can watch live on ESPN3.com

ROLLINS AT A GLANCE: In Friday's semifinal, third-seeded Rollins dominated the majority of the game, defeating second-seeded Tampa, 3-2. Rollins outshot the Spartans 20-15, including 11-4 in the first half.

Both teams would go into halftime tied 0-0, but Tampa would strike first just 13 minutes into the second half. Rollins would respond with three straight goals, two from All-SSC performer, Tosan Popo, and one from junior, Alexis Martinez. Popo and Brett Durrance both recorded assists during the Tars' victory.

Drew Trautmann and Julian Grundler shared time in goal, as they both let in one goal against and collected two saves in total.

As a team, the Tars are second in the SSC in scoring offense, averaging 2.611 goals per game and are third in assists, averaging 2.333 per game.

Individually, Volk leads the team with nine goals on the season, tied for third in the conference. Popo and Grant Blackhurst are not far behind, as they have recorded eight goals a piece, which ties them for fourth in the SSC.

Rollins goalkeepers have combined to make 81 saves on the year. Trautmann is currently fourth in the conference in saves per game at 4.09. Trautmann, Julian Grundler, and Alec Gawronski have compiled a combined save percentage of .683.

The winningest coach in Rollins soccer history, Dr. Keith Buckley is now in his 25^th year at the helm of the Tars program in 2015. His career record of 295-140-27 is the 27^th best in the history of NCAA Division II men's soccer and ranks 16^th among active coaches. Buckley's win total is the 12^th most among active coaches.

SAINT LEO AT A GLANCE: In Friday's semifinal, Saint Leo advanced past fourth-seeded Lynn, defeating the Fighting Knights, 2-1. The Lions took an early 1-0 lead as Brandon Rivera headed in a throw-in during the 23^rd minute.

Saint Leo would get back on the board in the 83^rd minute, as Rivera would score again to push the lead to 2-0. Lynn would respond a minute later, but the Lions were able to hold on for the 2-1 victory.

James White played the full 90 minutes in goal for the Lions, making seven saves on the night.

The Lions are scoring 2.500 goals per game, while giving up an average of only 1.283 per match. Maximilian Schulze-Geisthovel leads the Lions' offense with 13 goals and four assists on the year. James White has seen the majority of time in net and has collected a .786 save percentage along with a 1.10 goals against average.

Coach Keith Fulk is in his 4^th season with Saint Leo. Last year he led the Lions to the Third Round of the NCAA Tournament with a 10-4-4 overall record and 6-2 in the SSC. He has won National Championships as both a player and a coach.

LAST MEETING: Rollins defeated Saint Leo 2-1 in the regular season. Saint Leo scored first, but Rollins responded as Durrance and Blackhurst scored for the Tars.

NEXT UP: Rollins will wait for the NCAA Division II Selection show to find out their fate. You can watch the selection show live at NCAA.com on November 9^th at 6:00 pm.