Women’s Soccer Falls at Georgia Southern

Thursday, September 5

Statesboro, Ga.

6 p.m.

University of North Florida

3-2-2, 0-0-0

Georgia Southern

2-3-1, 0-0-0

North Florida

Georgia Southern

9/5/2024 9:00:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

31 Different Ospreys See Minutes

STATESBORO, Ga. - North Florida women's soccer (3-2-2) dropped a rain-filled match to Georgia Southern (2-3-1), 3-0, Thursday evening.

The match was originally scheduled to be played at Hodges Stadium, but was moved to Statesboro due to persistent rain and subsequent field conditions in Jacksonville.

UNF 0, GASO 3
Scoring Summary
42' | Casey (Zovko)
51' | Wilson (unassisted)
71' | McIntyre (unassisted)

Inside the Match

First Half: The Ospreys started off on the front foot with Bella Pontieri posting two early shots, with one forcing a save from keeper Katie Oakley … Georgia Southern grew into the game from there, taking six shots in the first period, resulting in two saves from Sofia Miliancano … the Eagles took the lead just minutes before the halftime whistle, with a header from a corner kick.
Second Half: Georgia Southern extended its lead five minutes into the second period off of a free kick goal … following the goal, Sarah Barrentine entered the match for Miliancano and made two stops to keep the Eagles at bay … Georgia Southern found a third in the 71st minute to put the game away … head coach Eric Faulconer sent a season-high 31 Ospreys to the pitch.

Up Next
North Florida concludes non-conference play on the road, taking on Davidson Thursday, Sept. 12 with kickoff set for 6 p.m.