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The North Florida women’s soccer team fought hard for a 3-3 draw against Jacksonville at Southern Oak Stadium. Senior midfielder Chloe Lynch scored and assisted, while Isabella Pontieri also netted a goal. With this result, North Florida improves its record to 6-8-3 overall and 4-3-1 in the ASUN Conference. The team will aim to build on this performance in their next match against Queens in Charlotte, NC.
Jacksonville, Florida – The North Florida women’s soccer team achieved a hard-fought 3-3 draw against Jacksonville on October 19, 2025, at Southern Oak Stadium. This game marks an important moment for the Ospreys, allowing their overall record to improve to 6-8-3 and their ASUN Conference record to 4-3-1.
Senior midfielder Chloe Lynch opened the scoring for North Florida in the 14th minute, netting her first goal of the season with an assist from redshirt junior forward Isabella Pontieri. Pontieri’s contribution is noteworthy as it was her ninth assist of the year. However, Jacksonville responded quickly, leveling the match at 1-1 just six minutes later, in the 20th minute. As the half progressed, redshirt freshman goalie Chrissa Avery made a crucial diving save in the 42nd minute, maintaining the tie going into halftime.
The second half saw dramatic changes in momentum. Jacksonville pulled ahead with two rapid goals in the 66th and 67th minutes, establishing a commanding 3-1 lead. North Florida, however, did not back down. In a swift response, Isabella Pontieri scored her seventh goal of the season in the 73rd minute. The real excitement came in the closing minutes of the match when Paige McSwigan headed the ball into the net from an assist by Lynch in the 86th minute, bringing the score to 3-3. This goal marked McSwigan’s first goal of the season and Lynch’s second assist of the night.
Statistically, North Florida outperformed Jacksonville in offensive efforts, recording a total of 13 shots on goal compared to Jacksonville’s 6. Pontieri led the Ospreys with 4 shots on goal, while McSwigan contributed with 3. The match featured participation from a total of 18 players for North Florida, with Chrissa Avery playing the complete 90 minutes in goal.
North Florida will continue their season with an upcoming match against Queens in Charlotte, NC, on October 22, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. at Queens Sports Complex. The Ospreys aim to build on this tie as they prepare for future challenges in the ASUN Conference.
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