Senior defender Zoe Looker scored in the 62nd minute, but University of North Florida women’s soccer fell to FGCU, 2-1, Thursday, Oct. 8, at Pickering Field in Fort Myers, Fla.
FGCU took a 1-0 lead in the second minute and held the advantage at halftime. North Florida goalkeeper Sofia Miliancano made two saves in the 41st minute, while sophomore forward Chandler Browning put a shot on goal in the 42nd minute.
FGCU extended its lead with a goal in the 48th minute before Looker answered in the 62nd minute. The goal was Looker’s first of the season and her third collegiate goal.
North Florida receives key defensive plays
Miliancano finished with five saves, giving her at least four saves in five consecutive games. She has made five or more saves in eight collegiate matches. Sophomore defender Skya Horth also made a goal-saving header in the 71st minute.
Looker recorded North Florida’s only goal and one shot on goal. Chandler Browning also had one shot on goal, while Paige McSwigan recorded two shots and Brooke Susimid finished with two shots and one shot on goal.
North Florida totaled seven shots and three shots on goal, while FGCU had 24 shots and seven shots on goal. The Ospreys earned four corner kicks, matched FGCU’s total, and committed 11 fouls. Nineteen North Florida players saw action, with five playing the full 90 minutes.
Road stretch concludes Sunday
North Florida will close its four-match road stretch against Stetson on Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Athletic Training Center in DeLand, Fla. The match is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET and will stream on ESPN+, with live stats available.
FSB Take
Looker’s first goal of the season brought North Florida within one after FGCU scored in the second and 48th minutes. Miliancano’s five saves and Horth’s goal-saving header helped keep the Ospreys within reach. North Florida now turns to its Sunday match at Stetson to close the four-match road stretch.
Source: Original report