MATCH NOTES: Ospreys Head to FGCU

JACKSONVILLE - North Florida men's soccer travels south to Fort Myers to face FGCU at 1 p.m. This matchup marks the teams' second in just three weeks.

WHAT TO KNOW

UNF is coming off two consecutive double-overtime draws against ASUN foes FGCU and Stetson.
Last weekend, the Ospreys fell behind early in the second half, but sophomore Robbie Soronellas netted the game-tying goal off an unassisted shot inside the right crossbar.
The Ospreys outshot the Hatters 18-13, dominating 6-2 on shots on goal. Junior Bryson Smith led the teams with four shots, one on target.
Freshman goalie Holden Giesecke got his first start of the season. The keeper faced 13 shots and picked up one save.
UNF currently ranks first in the ASUN in several categories including shots (35), shots/game (17.5) and corner kicks (23).

SCOUTING THE OPPONENT

FGCU men's soccer is coming off its first win of the season against Jacksonville, 3-1, despite being outshot by the Dolphins 11-8 and 7-5 on shots on goal. Junior O'Vonte Mullings led the team with five shots, scoring on two of his three shots. Freshman Darius Kerr-Cooper was responsible for the team's third goal.

SERIES HISTORY

FGCU has the edge over UNF, leading the series 11-2-4. In the match at Patton Park, the Ospreys outshot the Eagles 17-5 and had a commanding edge in corner kicks, 10-2. Last season, the Eagles knocked the Ospreys out of the ASUN Conference Tournament after winning in the semifinals, 2-1.

ON TAP

UNF continues its ASUN play, facing Jacksonville for the first time this season. The Ospreys will celebrate senior day prior to the 7 p.m. match at Hodges Stadium.

WHAT TO KNOW

SCOUTING THE OPPONENT

SERIES HISTORY

ON TAP

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Players Mentioned

Holden Giesecke

Bryson Smith

Robbie Soronellas

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