Women's Soccer | 11/7/2003 9:20:00 PM

Box Score MIAMI SHORES, Fla.—The top-seeded Barry Buccaneers sunk the Rollins College Tars 3-0 in the Sunshine State Conference women's soccer tournament at Buccaneer Field Friday night.

SSC Player of the Year Emelie Karlsson broke the scoring ice in the 38th minute. Kassy Slattery cleared a ball long up the right side line and Karlsson out-raced the Tars' defense to set up a one-on-one chance with keeper Fran Nicoloso and deftly chipped the ball over her head for the score.

Tiina Sarrio added a goal in the 42nd minute on a 19-yard direct kick to give the Bucs a 2-0 lead at the half.

Tammie Thornton added an insurance goal in the 55th minute. Olga Vargas sent a cross into the box and Thornton chested it into the goal.

The Bucs (14-4-2) out-shot the Tars 16-9, including 9-4 on goal. Johanna Fischer posted her fifth straight shutout, making three saves. Fran Nicoloso had six saves for the Tars (13-6-0).

Barry advances to the championship game on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 1:00 pm against the University of Tampa, 2-1 overtime winners over Saint Leo.

Soccer Game Summary (Final)
2002 Barry University Women's Soccer
Rollins vs #19 Barry (11/07/2003 at Miami Shores, Fla.)

Rollins (13-6-0) vs. Barry (14-4-2)
Date: 11/07/2003 Attendance: 237
Weather:

Goals by period 1 2 Tot
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Rollins............. 0 0 - 0
Barry............... 2 1 - 3

SCORING SUMMARY:
1. 37:24 BUW Emelie Karlsson (19) (Kassy Slattery) - Long clearance to 1V1 with keeper; chip
2. 41:36 BUW Tiina Saario (7) (unassisted) - 19 yard direct kick
3. 54:08 BUW Tiina Saario (8) (Lauren Rodriguez;Olga Vargas) - Cross from wing after corner

Shots: Rollins 9, Barry 16
Saves: Rollins 6 (Fran Nicoloso 6), Barry 4 (Johanna Fischer 3; TEAM 1)
Barry advances to Sunday's championship game @ 1:00