No. 23 Pirates Earn 1-1 Draw At Saint Leo

SAINT LEO, Fla. - Senior Kristin Burton's 70th career goal in the 83rd minute helped the No. 23-ranked Armstrong Atlantic State women's soccer team earn a 1-1 draw at Saint Leo University on Thursday evening in Saint Leo.

Playing against their fourth NCAA Tournament team from a year ago already this season, the Pirates (3-1-1) fell behind in the first half as Saint Leo's Hannah Beard found the back of the net in the 32nd minute, off of an assist from Jasmine Johnson to put the Lions (0-0-1) up, 1-0.

The match would stay that way for nearly 60 minutes more, until freshman Kristina Pascutti would set up Burton's game-tying goal in the 83rd minute. In the first overtime period, both teams had chances as a Lianne Stricklen shot in the 95th minute for the Pirates was saved by Saint Leo goalkeeper Cristina Coca - one of her eight saves on the night - while the Lions' Johnson hit the post with a shot in the 99th minute.

Neither team recorded a shot in the second overtime period of 10 minutes. Each team recorded 14 shots on the night and AASU goalkeeper Tracey Mitchell made a pair of saves in net.

Saint Leo enjoyed a 13-0 edge in corner kicks and was whistled for three offsides, compared to just one for AASU. The Pirates were whistled for 10 fouls, compared to just seven for the Lions.

Burton's goal brings her closer to the Peach Belt Conference career lead - she is now just 13 goals shy of Olaitan Yusuf's record of 83 career goals. She leads the PBC this season with six.

AASU returns to action on Saturday, September 12, with a 3:30 p.m. Peach Belt Conference-opening match against Lander at AT&T Field.