Morgan Guillemette scored in the 86th minute Thursday evening as the University of North Florida defeated West Florida, 1-0, in Pensacola, Fla. The result moved the University of North Florida to 5-2-4 overall and 2-0-1 in conference play, while West Florida fell to 4-2-2 overall and 0-1-1. The match was played Oct. 1, 2026.
West Florida kept the University of North Florida scoreless for the first 85 minutes before Guillemette scored the game’s only goal. The University of North Florida finished with 14 shots on goal, compared with four for West Florida. The result left West Florida unable to answer during the closing minutes.
West Florida creates limited chances
Eva Mowery led West Florida with four shots, including one on target, and played all 90 minutes. Jillian Thompson, Rece Grant and Lindsay Gill provided defensive efforts for West Florida as the University of North Florida attacked. West Florida could not convert its chances into a goal.
Coach Bartlinski said West Florida faced a difficult opponent and praised the team’s effort. “We played a very tough team that was in the ASUN final last year,” said Coach Bartlinski. “I’m proud of how we played for a brand-new team. Now it’s time to recover and focus on Sunday’s match.”
West Florida hosts Jacksonville University
West Florida is scheduled to return home Sunday to host Jacksonville University at 1 p.m. The match follows West Florida’s 0-1-1 start in conference play. West Florida will look to build on its defensive effort while seeking more production in front of goal.
FSB Take
West Florida held the University of North Florida scoreless deep into the match but could not prevent the late deciding goal. The 14-4 advantage in shots on goal shows the University of North Florida created more opportunities, while Mowery led West Florida’s attack with four shots. Jacksonville University is next on West Florida’s schedule Sunday in Pensacola.
Source: Original report