JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – North Florida (4-3-2) will begin ASUN conference play on Saturday when it hosts cross-town rival Jacksonville (2-4) at Hodges Stadium The rematch of last year's Atlantic Sun quarterfinal is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. and will be broadcasted live on ASUNTV.
Promotions
The First 200 fans to donate canned/individually packaged fruit, canned meats, drinks, powdered drink mixes and condiments will receive a foam finger. Donations are being taken for the Lend a Wing Pantry.
Game Notes
Keeping the Streak Going: North Florida enters the weekend on their first three-game winning streak since the 2014 season. The Ospreys have defeated Presbyterian, Wofford and Campbell in their last three games.
Defense Holding Strong: North Florida has allowed only one goal in their last three games. Senior goalkeeper
Victoria Ekeli, recorded four saves in the victory against Campbell, who came into the game having scored the most goals in the Big South Conference. Prior to Sunday's game-tying goal by Campbell, Ekeli and the Osprey defense did not allow an opponent to score in 347 minutes.
Overtime Hero: Sophomore
Krista Colubiale netted North Florida's first overtime goal of the season in a thrilling victory over Campbell on Sunday. The score was her third of the season, matching her total from a year ago. The Ospreys are 4-0 this season when Colubiale registers a point.
Bredeau on Fire: Senior
Alexis Bredeau tied her career record for goals scored in a season by netting two goals this weekend, bringing her season total to five. Bredeau scored the game-winner in Friday's match against Wofford, and she netted the first goal for North Florida in their 2-1 victory over Campbell. In 2013, Bredeau's freshman season, she scored five goals in 19 games.
River City Rumble: The Dolphins own a 9-3-2 advantage in the all-time series that began in 1996. Another chapter was written in the rivalry last year when Jacksonville eliminated North Florida in the first round of the ASUN tournament, advancing on penalty kicks after a 1-1 tie in 110 minutes of action. The Dolphins are unbeaten in their previous eight meetings against the Ospreys.
About Jacksonville University: The Dolphins come to into the weekend with a 2-6 record, having defeated North Georgia and Alabama State. Jacksonville has lost their last three games, getting outscored 11-0 during the stretch. After reaching the ASUN semifinals in the 2015 season, Jacksonville has struggled in non-conference play. Jacksonville's young roster is made up of only 6 upperclassmen, all of whom are juniors. The Dolphins have been led by third-year forward Joelle D'Entremont, who leads the team in goals (3) and assists (2) this season.
