#WSOC Edged by USF in Soccer Classic

Sunday, September 8

Tampa, Fla.

6 p.m.

University of North Florida

1-4-1

USF

4-0-2

North Florida

South Florida

9/8/2013 8:59:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

By: Andrew Sapin, North Florida Athletics

Boxscore

TAMPA, Fla. – The University of North Florida dropped a heartbreaking loss Sunday night against University of South Florida at Corbett Stadium. Sharla Passariello's goal early in the ninth minute was the difference in the 1-0 decision for the Bulls. This match concludes the Ospreys opening six-match road trip with a 1-4-1 record as they return home to host the North Florida Invitational.

"I am really proud of how our team competed today," head coach Linda Hamilton said. "Our team really came together and played great soccer as a team. We competed throughout and never gave up."

Despite the Bulls outshooting the Ospreys 9-2 in the first half, the Ospreys continued to battle as both teams recorded six shots in the second half. In the ninth minute of play, Passariello scored on a pass from Sarah Miller to give the Bulls the lead which they would not relinquish.

Offensively for the Ospreys, eight different players recorded a shot, including two shots on goal from sophomore Lanie Keating and freshman Kayla Aritt. UNF led the night in corner kicks with five, while USF only had two.

Senior keeper Megan Dorsey returned to the goal for the Ospreys after being sidelined for over a year due to injury. In her return, Dorsey tallied five saves on the night, while her counterpart Christiane Endler had two.

"Having these tough early-season road matches allows us to grow and get better for conference play," Hamilton added. "We've been on the road for a while now, so we're excited to come back home and play some home matches."

North Florida returns to action on Friday afternoon at 7:00 p.m. as they take on Arkansas-Pine Bluff in the Ospreys' home opener in the North Florida Invitational at Patton Park.