Ave Maria Women’s Soccer played Florida Memorial (FL) to a 1-1 draw Friday afternoon in Miami Gardens, Florida, concluding the Gyrenes’ nonconference schedule. Both goals came in the first half, and neither team scored after halftime. The result moved Ave Maria to 3-2-2.
Claire Wrobleski put Ave Maria ahead in the seventh minute with a penalty kick. The goal was Wrobleski’s fifth of the season. Ave Maria added three more shots on goal before halftime, but Florida Memorial’s goalkeeper saved each attempt.
Florida Memorial (FL) leveled the match in the 32nd minute when Alaira Handy scored, with Rudo Marufu providing the assist. The goal was Handy’s sixth of the season. The teams entered halftime tied 1-1.
Second Half Remains Scoreless
Both teams recorded two shots on goal in the second half, and all four attempts were saved. Ave Maria finished with six shots on goal, while Florida Memorial recorded eight. Catherine Dalton had a chance in the 83rd minute, but her shot went high of the net.
Hannah Kelly made a career-high seven saves for Ave Maria. The performance came in Kelly’s third match as a Gyrene and her second career start. Her seven saves helped Ave Maria preserve the draw through a scoreless second half.
Ave Maria Opens Sun Conference Schedule
The match concluded Ave Maria’s nonconference schedule and set up the start of The Sun Conference schedule. Ave Maria will host the Southeastern Fire on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. for its conference opener.
The match against the Southeastern Fire will be streamed live on the Sun Digital Network. Ave Maria enters conference play at 3-2-2 after Friday’s draw with Florida Memorial (FL).
FSB Take
Ave Maria Women’s Soccer earned a 1-1 draw in Miami Gardens as Wrobleski provided an early goal and Kelly delivered a career-high seven saves. The Gyrenes held Florida Memorial scoreless in the second half while finishing the match with six shots on goal. The Southeastern Fire now await in Ave Maria’s Sun Conference opener.
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