Ginevra Gil | contributing writer
The Panthers will continue to be on the road as they go up against the Jacksonville University Dolphins, Saturday at 7 p.m.
This match marks the last game before FIU competes against conference opponents.
FIU travels to Jacksonville for the third match of a six game road trip.
The two teams have met 10 times prior with The Panthers having a 6-4 record over the Dolphins.
Their most recent match ended in a 3-0 victory for the Panthers in Aug. 2024.
Jacksonville have a 2-3 record and are undefeated at home.
In the previous game, The Panthers lost to the University of Miami 2-0.
In the first half both teams remained steadfast. Contributions from graduate Zora Jackson in the 35th minute with a shot on goal and a shot to the top left corner that was blocked by junior goalkeeper Valery Restrepo in the 40th, kept The Panthers level leading into the second half.
During the second half, UM had seemed to figure it out and scored in the 53rd minute.
FIU’s possession in the final third compared to the first half dropped by half, leading to many careless and unnecessary fouls. The Panthers had 4 yellow cards in the second half.
In the final instances of the game, UM gained insurance with their second goal in the 84th minute.
At fulltime, Miami had 16 shots (7 on goal), 2 saves, 5 cornerkicks. Meanwhile FIU had 5 shots (2 on goal), 5 saves, and 3 corners.
On the tally sheet, junior Montelene Dymond currently stands with 5 goals, senior Chinatsu Kaio with 2, and sophomore Delfina Lombardi with 1 goal.
Meanwhile redshirt senior Grace Morris stands with 2 assists and Valery Restrepo and Noa Olivia Ganthier are tied at with 1.
First-year head coach Mat Dunn looks to set the same momentum that is familiar to the CUSA tournament winners, before facing conference opponents Delaware, on Sept. 21st.
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