Soccer Game Preview: Nansemond-Suffolk Academy vs. Norfolk Collegiate

The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints will face off against the Norfolk Collegiate Mighty Oaks at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy has given up an average of 3.7 goals per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Thursday just wasn't the day for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy's offense. They came up short against Cape Henry Collegiate on Thursday, falling 9-0. While losing is never fun, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia soccer rankings (they are ranked 47th, while Cape Henry Collegiate are ranked second).

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Norfolk Collegiate). They never let Walsingham Academy get on the board and left with a 7-0 victory on Thursday. Give Norfolk Collegiate's defense some credit: that's the team's fourth straight shutout.

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-8-1 record this season. As for Norfolk Collegiate, their win bumped their record up to 7-4.

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy suffered a grim 8-1 defeat to Norfolk Collegiate when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Saints have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more soccer content.