Florida Southern defeated Mississippi Christian 2-1 Sunday afternoon in Clinton, Mississippi, as Darcy Moffat scored the game-winning goal in the 52nd minute and recorded an assist. The victory moved Florida Southern to 4-0-0, the program’s best start since 2018.
Florida Southern took a 1-0 lead two minutes into the first half when Tim Baierlein scored on an assist from Moffat. The goal was Baierlein’s third of the season. Mississippi Christian tied the match in the 28th minute when Harry McLean scored on an assist from Gage Sorey, sending the teams into halftime even at 1-1.
Moffat put Florida Southern back in front seven minutes after halftime, scoring on an assist from Hector Oliver. He finished with one goal and one assist and put one of his two shots on goal.
Ricardo Marques played all 90 minutes in goal for Florida Southern. He made one save and allowed one goal. Mississippi Christian fell to 1-2-1, while Florida Southern defeated Mississippi Christian for the first time in three meetings.
Florida Southern Opens Conference Play Thursday
Florida Southern will begin Sunshine State Conference play at Saint Leo on Sept. 10. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Saint Leo Soccer Field.
Source: Original report