On Sept. 19, Florida Atlantic University Owls women’s soccer (2-5-2, 1-0 AAC) gained their second win of the season and first American Athletic Conference (AAC) win of the season after defeating the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49ers (1-6-3, 1-1 AAC), 2-1.
This match marks the second time Florida Atlantic competed against the 49ers in the AAC. Historically, FAU has dominated the 49ers, with a record of 7-2-3 dating back to both school’s days in Conference-USA.
Both teams approached the match, aware it would be a tough contest, as it marked the Owls’ first home conference game of the 2024 season.