Florida National men’s soccer fell to Bellevue University (Neb.) 2-0 on Oct. 11 at the Continental Athletic Conference Classic hosted by Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, Ga. Florida National was held to three shots, including one on goal, while goalkeeper Ignacio Pacheco made five saves.
The match opened a two-match stay in Lawrenceville for Florida National. The team entered the match with an 8-5-1 record, while Bellevue University (Neb.) was listed at 9-4-1. Bellevue scored once in each half to secure the shutout.
Bellevue scores in each half
Juan Lagares gave Bellevue the lead in the 12th minute with his fifth goal of 2026. David Arciga and Adam Sherwood assisted on the goal. Florida National’s only first-half shot came from Michael Olszewski and sailed wide right.
Adam Sherwood added Bellevue’s second goal in the 62nd minute. Juan Lagares and Adriene Robles recorded the assists on Sherwood’s 13th goal of the season.
Florida National limited to three shots
Juan Ricaurte and Dylan Robert Ray Frank Gibbs recorded Florida National’s two second-half shots. The team’s three total shots included one on goal.
Florida National recorded three corner kicks, compared with seven for Bellevue. Bellevue committed 16 fouls, and Stanley Richardson, Anwar Yusif and Juan Lagares received yellow cards.
What comes next
Florida National men’s soccer is scheduled to play Georgia Gwinnett College (Ga.) on Oct. 12 at 11 a.m. in Lawrenceville, Ga. The team is scheduled to play Webber International University on Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. in Babson Park, Fla., and Florida College on Oct. 22 at 12:30 p.m.
The schedule also lists the CAC Championship for Nov. 6 at a time to be announced. The NAIA Tournament first and second rounds are listed as additional upcoming events.
FSB Take
Florida National’s limited shot total defined the loss to Bellevue University (Neb.). Florida National produced three shots and one on goal, while Pacheco made five saves. The team will return to action against Georgia Gwinnett College (Ga.) during the second match of its Lawrenceville stay.
Source: Original report