The FAU women’s soccer team (4-4-2) defeated rival the Florida International University Panthers (7-2-1) on Sunday night, 2-0.
A slow start on both sides of the ball, as the Owls and Panthers exchanged possession for the majority of the first half.
FAU took just two shots compared to FIU’s five, but no team was successful in finding the back of the net. At the half, the game was at a draw.
Florida International came out strong, firing multiple shots on FAU senior goalie Lexi Gonzalez but she made some saves.
At the 62-minute mark, the Owls struck first with their first goal of the game.