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The University of North Florida women’s soccer team faced a challenging defeat against UCF, losing 2-0 in a match marked by exceptional performances. Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Chrissa Avery showcased her talent with a career-best eight saves, keeping the game scoreless at halftime. Despite several attempts from the North Florida offense, they were unable to score, leading to UCF’s two second-half goals sealing the victory. The team looks to regroup as they prepare for their next home match against West Georgia.
Jacksonville, Florida – The University of North Florida women’s soccer team faced a tough loss against UCF, falling 2-0 in a closely contested match on September 11, 2025. The match was held at Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville.
Despite the defeat, redshirt freshman goalkeeper Chrissa Avery had an impressive performance, saving a total of eight shots. This marks a career-best for Avery, who set a team high for a single match. She illustrated her skill early in the game with four saves in the initial 15 minutes, including a notable diving save in the 12th minute. This match was Avery’s second consecutive game with at least five saves, and it was her second start of the season.
Throughout the match, the North Florida offense attempted to find the back of the net, but only managed a few shots on goal. Junior midfielder and forward Isabella Pontieri recorded two shots, with one landing on target. Additionally, sophomore midfielder Taylor Tamares took her second shot on goal of the year in this outing. Fellow sophomore forward Allison Souers contributed one shot to team efforts as well.
Defensively, four players logged the full 90 minutes of play, including Avery, and Julia Cosgrove, who has now played the entire match five times this season, as well as Marisa Ocasek and Sarah Frazer. Redshirt juniors Reese Radecki and Allie Fekany made their third consecutive starts during this match.
The game remained scoreless at halftime, but UCF’s increased offensive pressure resulted in two second-half goals, scored in the 55th and 73rd minutes, sealing the victory for the opponents. Despite their efforts, the North Florida players could not capitalize on their opportunities, which ultimately led to the loss.
Looking ahead, the North Florida women’s soccer team will continue a four-match home stand, as they are set to face West Georgia on September 18, 2025. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. ET and will be available for viewing on ESPN+.
In summary, while the match against UCF did not result in a win for the North Florida women’s soccer team, standout performances like that of goalkeeper Chrissa Avery and contributions from various players will certainly provide valuable experience as they prepare for their next game.
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