#WSOC Falls to Furman, 2-0

Friday, September 20

Jacksonville, Fla.

7 p.m.

University of North Florida

2-5-2

Furman

4-2-1

Furman

North Florida

Photo by: Glenn Gregory

9/20/2013 9:54:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

By: Andrew Sapin, North Florida Athletics

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The University of North Florida women's soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision to Furman on Friday night at Patton Park.

"The early goal we gave up really hurt us," said head coach Linda Hamilton. "We need to work on capitalizing on our opportunities."

Furman grabbed the early lead in the second minute on a goal from Paladins' leading scorer Stephanie DeVita. DeVita scored on a pass from Jamie Alexander after taking a touch pass from India Robinson.

In the 13th minute, the Ospreys threatened to score the equalizer. Paladans' keeper Rose Hull rushed to a ball in the box, when Alexis Bredeau came rushing in and got a shot off but hit the right post on an open net.

Hanna Stanifer was able to extend Furman's lead in the 70th minute on a header after taking a cross from Robinson.

The Ospreys were outshot 20-17 and trailed 8-1 in corner kicks. Heather Botelho and Bredeau led the Ospreys with three shots a piece.

Junior keeper Megan Dorsey tallied eight saves on the night. Hull recorded six saves to earn the shutout.

"We look to continue to get better with each match we play," said Hamilton. "Having a tough nonconference schedule will prepare us for conference play."

The Ospreys are back in action as they take on South Alabama on Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. at Patton Park.