Javine McKnight scored twice, and Florida Memorial University Women’s Soccer defeated Florida College 8-0 in a weather-delayed Friday afternoon match in Miami Gardens, Fla. Florida Memorial University led 1-0 at halftime before scoring seven goals in the second half. The victory moved Florida Memorial University to 4-3 on the season.
Senior Lumturie Berushi opened the scoring in the 37th minute with her first goal of the season, according to the scoring summary. McKnight extended the lead in the 57th minute with her sixth goal of the season. Alaira Handy then scored in the 64th minute, with the scoring summary listing it as her second goal of the season.
Florida Memorial University Adds Six More Goals
Allyson Knowles scored in the 69th minute for her second goal of the season. Emily Campos followed in the 77th minute with her first goal of the season, and Malini Baker scored one minute later with her first goal of the year. McKnight scored again in the 86th minute, and Jasmine Sawyers completed the scoring in the 87th minute.
Florida Memorial University’s scoring summary also credited Jasmine Sawyers with an assist on Berushi’s goal. Paula Exposito Roman assisted on McKnight’s first goal, Alexia Medrano Martinez assisted on Handy’s goal and Jennifer Canarutto assisted on Knowles’ goal. Knowles assisted on Campos’ goal, Daniela Canizales assisted on McKnight’s second goal and McKnight assisted on Sawyers’ goal.
Florida Memorial University Keeps Florida College Scoreless
Florida Memorial University finished with 20 shots on goal, compared with four for Florida College. Isabelle Mapanao started in goal and made four saves in the first half. Isabella Rueda played the second half and recorded a clean sheet.
The result gave Florida Memorial University its fourth win of the season. The team scored once before halftime and added seven goals after the break. McKnight’s two goals were part of a scoring effort that included seven Florida Memorial University players.
What Comes Next
Florida Memorial University returns to action Tuesday, September 22, 2026, for a road match against Florida National. The match is scheduled for 11 a.m. at Henry Milander Park – Ted Hendricks Stadium. Florida Memorial University enters the match with a 4-3 record.
FSB Take
Florida Memorial University’s seven-goal second half decided the match. McKnight supplied two of those goals, while the Lions finished with a 20-4 advantage in shots on goal and kept Florida College scoreless. The victory gives Florida Memorial University a 4-3 record heading into Tuesday’s road match against Florida National.
Source: Original report