University of West Florida women’s soccer scored three first-half goals and defeated Jacksonville University 3-1 Thursday afternoon in Pensacola, Florida. The match was West Florida’s first after Hurricane Isaias and was played without fans because of continued cleanup. West Florida improved to 6-2-2 overall and 2-1-1 in conference play, while Jacksonville fell to 4-5-4 overall and 2-2-2 in conference play.
Becca Baldelomar opened the scoring in the 15th minute, with assists from Kaitlyn Herb and Eva Mowery. It was Baldelomar’s first goal of the season. Olof Thorvaldsdottir then scored twice, including a penalty-kick goal in the 24th minute, to give West Florida a 3-0 halftime lead.
West Florida controls first half
West Florida held its three-goal advantage until Jacksonville scored in the 63rd minute. Saki Sanno scored Jacksonville’s goal, but the Dolphins could not erase the deficit. West Florida finished with 12 shots on goal, compared with five for Jacksonville.
Head coach Joe Bartlinski said the team had to regroup after being scattered for a week. “For us to dig down after being scattered for a week and come together, I’m unbelievably proud of our players,” Bartlinski said.
West Florida returns Sunday
West Florida returns home Sunday to face Queen’s University of Charlotte at noon. The match will be played without fans because of continued cleanup after Hurricane Isaias. Live statistics will be available on goargos.com.
FSB Take
Three first-half goals gave University of West Florida women’s soccer the margin it needed to secure the 3-1 victory. Thorvaldsdottir scored twice, while Baldelomar’s goal and the assists from Herb and Mowery helped establish the early lead. West Florida will next face Queen’s University of Charlotte under the same no-fans restriction.
Source: Original report