FGCU women's soccer beats UNF to take ASUN first place, then sparks fly

FGCU's women's soccer team defeated North Florida, 2-1, at Pickering Field, moving into first place in the ASUN conference standings. The Eagles secured their 10th consecutive victory and improved to a 3-0-2 conference record. Junior midfielder Kate Friday credited the team's resilience, particularly in the first and last five minutes of each half, for their success.

The Eagles took the lead early, with junior midfielder Taylor Latini scoring the opening goal in the first minute. Freshman forward Kaitlin Gabelman added a second goal just two minutes into the second half, following a pass from Friday. UNF managed to tie the game in the 62nd minute, but the Eagles held on for the win. The match ended with tensions flaring when UNF goalkeeper Sofia Miliancano was ejected for a physical altercation with FGCU players. The Eagles will face Jacksonville in their next match on Sunday, Oct. 11.