Bredeau’s Second Half Goal Leads to Senior Day Victory

Friday, September 16

Jacksonville, Fla.

7:00 p.m.

University of North Florida

3-3-2

Wofford

2-6

Wofford

North Florida

9/16/2016 10:31:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

By: Scott Fitzgerald | Athletic Communications

Box Score (PDF)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Senior Alexis Bredeau scored her fourth goal of the season in the 57^th minute to help secure a 1-0 win over Wofford (2-6) on Senior Day at Hodges Stadium. North Florida improved to 3-3-2 on the year has won three of its last four games.

Goals
56' – Alex Bredeau (Assists: Krista Colubiale, Gabrielle Liguori)

Match Summary
The Ospreys applied constant pressure on the offensive side of the ball throughout the first half of play and were unlucky not to get a goal. North Florida fired eight shots compared to three by Wofford over the first 45 minutes.

After a Wofford yellow card in the 56th minute, the Ospreys were awarded a free kick outside the 18. Senior Gabrielle Liguori served up a ball into the middle of the box that was headed on by Krista Colubiale and finally found the foot of Alexis Bredeau. After corralling the ball, Bredeau slammed a shot into the right side of the net for her team-leading fourth goal of the season.

On the defensive end, Victoria Ekeli made two stellar saves to keep the Terriers off the scoreboard. In the 18^th minute, she tipped a high shot by Elise Fennegan off the cross bar and out of play. In the second half, she preserved the 1-0 lead with a save on a long range shot from Emily Macuga that she punched over the top of the net. In total she made three saves en route to her second-straight shutout. She and the Osprey defense have not allowed a goal in the last 268 minutes of play.

Additional Game Notes
-The Ospreys outshot, the Terriers 12-6 but Wofford held a 6-1 advantage in corner kicks.
-Goalkeeper Victoria Ekeli improved to 2-2-1 in goal and now has made four-straight starts in net for the Ospreys.
-Prior to the game, the Ospreys honored four seniors, Alexis Bredeau, Victoria Ekeli, Gabrielle Liguori and Sonia O'Neill.
-Today marked the first ever meeting between Wofford and North Florida. The Terriers came into the game winners of their last two games, a 2-0 win over USC Upstate and 3-1 triumph over Presbyterian.

From Coach Confer
On the seniors
"What a great night for our seniors to get the win, they all played a part in a great team effort. It was fitting for AB (Alexis Bredeau) to score the game-winner and V (Victoria Ekeli) coming up with a huge save to protect the lead. I'm proud and honored to coach this class and appreciate all the effort they have put forth. Their impact the last four years will have a lasting impact on the program."

On the Overall Performance
"I thought we did a great job defensively tonight and created some quality chances in the first half. We have to turn our focus to a very good Campbell team that comes to town on Sunday."

Up Next: The Ospreys close out their non-conference schedule on Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. against former ASUN foe, Campbell.