News Summary
The North Florida Women’s Soccer team experienced a defeat against Florida Gulf Coast University, losing 2-0 in an ASUN Conference match. Florida Gulf Coast capitalized on early goal-scoring opportunities, securing their victory in the first half. Despite North Florida’s offensively aggressive attempts, including several shots on goal, they were unable to equalize. The team is now poised to celebrate Senior Day in their next match against Stetson, where they’ll look to bounce back and improve their standing in the conference.
Jacksonville, FL – North Florida Women’s Soccer Suffers Defeat Against Florida Gulf Coast
The North Florida Women’s Soccer team fell to Florida Gulf Coast University with a score of 2-0 in an ASUN Conference matchup held at Hodges Stadium on October 9, 2025. With this loss, North Florida’s overall record has lowered to 5-8-2, and they now hold a conference record of 3-3.
Match Highlights
Florida Gulf Coast University took control of the game by scoring both goals during a crucial segment of the first half, capitalizing on free kick opportunities in the 32nd and 37th minutes. The North Florida offense displayed early aggression, with sophomore forward Allison Souers attempting to score with a shot on goal just five minutes into the match.
North Florida’s best chance in the first half came from senior midfielder Chloe Lynch’s corner kick, narrowly missed by sophomore midfielder Sarah Frazer in the 24th minute. The Ospreys recorded a total of six shots in the first half, with three of them being on target.
In the second half, North Florida continued to push offensively, managing three shots shortly after the 50th minute mark. Souers concluded the match with three shots, one of which was on goal. Redshirt junior forward Isabella Pontieri also had a strong performance, contributing three shots along with two on target.
Defensively, redshirt freshman goalkeeper Chrissa Avery kept the score from escalating by making four saves, all recorded in the second half. Overall, a total of 22 players represented North Florida in the match, with sophomore defender Julia Cosgrove and junior midfielder Zoe Looker each playing the full 90 minutes.
Looking Ahead
North Florida Women’s Soccer is set to celebrate Senior Day in their next home game. The team will honor five student-athletes during the upcoming match against Stetson on October 12, 2025, scheduled to begin at 1 PM ET. This game will be available for viewing on ESPN+ as the Ospreys aim to bounce back from their recent loss.
As the season progresses, North Florida seeks to improve their standing within the ASUN Conference and use the remaining games to build momentum as they look toward the postseason.
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- Wikipedia: Women’s Soccer
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- Jacksonville Women’s Soccer Wins Against Stetson
- Google Scholar: Women’s Soccer ASUN Conference
- FGCU Continues ASUN Play Against North Florida
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Women’s Soccer
- North Florida Falls at FGCU
- Google News: Women’s Soccer ASUN
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