Florida Memorial University defeated SCAD Savannah SCAD 2-1 on Oct. 26, 2026, in Miami, Fla., securing its first victory over SCAD and its second win against a ranked opponent in program history. SCAD scored first in the opening half before Daniela Canizales and Alexia Medrano Martinez scored after halftime for Florida Memorial. The Lions improved to 8-5-3 overall and 3-2-2 in conference play.
Florida Memorial rallies after early deficit
Haidyn Jenkins scored SCAD Savannah SCAD’s opening goal, with Cali Wuestefeld providing the assist. Canizales answered in the 54th minute, scoring her third goal of the season and setting a career high for the defender. Laura Douet assisted on the goal.
Medrano Martinez put Florida Memorial ahead in the 60th minute with her second goal of the season. Paula Exposito Roman and Douet assisted on the deciding goal. Florida Memorial finished with six shots on goal, while SCAD recorded five.
Seniors honored on Senior Night
Daniela Canizales, Isabella Rueda, Emily Campos, Alexia Medrano Martinez, Rudo Marufu, Lumturie Berushi, Jasmine Sawyer and Laura Douet were honored as Florida Memorial seniors. Canizales and Medrano Martinez supplied the goals in the comeback victory. Douet assisted on both Florida Memorial scores.
Florida Memorial set for regular-season finale
Florida Memorial returns Wednesday, Oct. 28, for its regular-season finale against No. 1 Keiser. The match is scheduled for a 1 p.m. kickoff at Dr. Lester Brown Park. Florida Memorial enters the finale with an 8-5-3 overall record and a 3-2-2 conference mark.
FSB Take
Florida Memorial turned an early deficit into two program milestones: its first victory over SCAD and its second win against a ranked opponent. The Lions also received direct scoring contributions from three seniors, with Canizales scoring, Medrano Martinez delivering the winner and Douet assisting on both goals. The result sends Florida Memorial into its regular-season finale against No. 1 Keiser with an 8-5-3 record.
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