FIU Women’s Soccer defeated Stetson 3-0 Friday morning in DeLand, Florida, to complete its first shutout victory of the season. Madeline Oliver scored in the 11th minute to give FIU an early lead, and the Panthers added two more goals before halftime. The victory improved FIU to 2-3-3, while Stetson fell to 0-6.
FIU Takes Control Early
Oliver put FIU ahead 1-0 in the 11th minute. Adria Kitzinger doubled the advantage at the 15:04 mark, with Yuna Miyazaki providing the assist. Kitzinger’s goal was her first in a Panther uniform, while Miyazaki recorded the first assist of her career.
Valentina Zorrilla added FIU’s third goal in the 45th minute, with Maya Maxwell earning the assist. The goal was the first of Zorrilla’s career, and Maxwell recorded her third assist of the season. FIU carried a 3-0 lead into halftime.
Defense Completes Shutout
FIU’s defense held Stetson without a shot on goal while allowing six total shots. FIU recorded seven shots on goal and maintained its three-goal advantage through the second half. The result marked the Panthers’ first shutout of the season.
FIU will return home Sunday, September 13, to host Jacksonville at 1 p.m. The match follows the Panthers’ 3-0 win in DeLand. FIU enters the matchup with a 2-3-3 record.
Source: Original report