Florida Memorial University men’s soccer defeated Ave Maria University 2-1 on October 17, 2026, at Ives Estates Park in Miami, Florida. The victory gave Florida Memorial University its third SUN Conference win of the season and moved the team to 4-7-2 overall and 3-1-1 in conference play. Florida Memorial University is now part of a four-way tie for second place in the SUN Conference standings.
Sergio Alvarez put Florida Memorial University ahead in the 22nd minute. Ave Maria University answered in the 30th minute when Sava Cadjenovic scored to tie the match 1-1 at halftime. The score remained level until the second half.
Julio Lopez restored Florida Memorial University’s lead in the 70th minute. Vicente Silva assisted on the goal, which became the match winner. Florida Memorial University held the advantage through the remainder of the 2-1 victory.
Florida Memorial University Protects Second-Half Lead
Alvarez’s goal gave Florida Memorial University the early advantage before Cadjenovic brought Ave Maria University level. Lopez then delivered the decisive goal after halftime. The result secured the program’s third conference win of the season.
Juan Mora played all 90 minutes in goal for Florida Memorial University. He allowed one goal and made two saves. His performance helped the team preserve its one-goal lead after Lopez’s goal.
Florida Memorial University has three matches remaining and sits in a four-way tie for second place in the SUN Conference standings. The team’s conference record is 3-1-1, while its overall record stands at 4-7-2. The victory over Ave Maria University added another conference result during the closing stretch of the season.
Florida Memorial University Hosts New College of Florida
Florida Memorial University is scheduled to host New College of Florida on October 20, 2026. The match is scheduled for a 1 p.m. kickoff at Dr. Lester Brown Park. It will serve as Senior Day/PINK OUT.
The match against New College of Florida will be Florida Memorial University’s next scheduled contest. The team enters that match after earning its third SUN Conference win and moving into the four-way tie for second place. Florida Memorial University has three matches remaining.
FSB Take
Florida Memorial University answered Ave Maria University’s first-half equalizer with Lopez’s 70th-minute winner. The 2-1 result improved Florida Memorial University to 3-1-1 in SUN Conference play and placed the team in a four-way tie for second. The program’s next scheduled match is against New College of Florida on October 20, 2026, at Dr. Lester Brown Park.
Source: Original report