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DENVER, Colo. – No. 8/11 Denver (7-0-1) registered the game-winning goal in the 87^th minute to escape with a 1-0 victory over North Florida. The Ospreys drop their second, one-goal decision of the week and fall to 3-2-1 on the season.
 
Goals
87' – Blake Elder (Assists: Andre Shinyashiki, Sam Hamilton
 
Match Summary
The Pioneers used a combination of Andre Shinyashiki and Sam Hamilton passes to deliver a cross to the six-yard yard line where Blake Elder was to finish his fourth score of the season. After a slow start that yielded just three shots, Denver unleashed 12 in the final 45 minutes.
 
Prior to the game-winning goal, the Ospreys had a set piece opportunity by Simen Solstad denied by Pioneer goalkeeper Nick Gardner in the 85^th minute. The shot proved to be the lone Osprey shot on goal for the night.
 
The Osprey defense held strong for the majority of the second half, stopping a total of six Denver scoring chances. Goalkeeper Tord Pedersen made a game-high four saves, working the final 45 minutes of the game.
 
Junior Josh Castellanos continued to be the Ospreys top scoring threat, creating three shots on the night.
 
Additional Game Notes
-Denver extended its 25-game regular season unbeaten streak at home. From 2013-15 they went 29 games without a home loss, the 11^th longest run in NCAA history. They won 21-straight at home during that span which also the 11lth longest streak in NCAA history
-The Ospreys are now winless in 10 chances vs. Top-25 opponents. Each of the last three contests against ranked foes have resulted in one-goal losses.
-The Pioneers came into the game with a six-game win streak, the second longest in their Division I era. They are one of 14 D1 teams that have not lost a game in 2016.

From Coach Marinatos
On the opponent
"This was by far the best team we've played and this was a great experience for our guys. They were well organized and had a great game plan coming in. I give a lot credit to Jamie (Franks) he runs a classy program and it shows in how highly they are regarded nationally."
 
On their performance
 "I thought we were able to apply pressure in spurts in the first and second half, not something that many teams have done against Denver. I'm proud of our guys and the way they defended especially in the second half. Moving forward we need to be more disciplined and create more chances but we hung in there with top-10 team. I think we can build off a game like this."

 Up Next: The Ospreys will play the third of their four-game road swing on Wednesday night at UCF. The Ospreys have won three-straight games against the Knights, two in overtime.