BOCA RATON, Fla.Â
– There are only three matches left in the regular season for the Florida Atlantic University women's soccer team, and they are all Conference USA games. The Owls will take on Marshall at home this Friday, with game time set for 7:00 p.m.
Owls' Friday in Review
FAU (4-5-4, 2-1-2 C-USA) gained a crucial three conference points on the road last time out against UTEP. It appeared as if the match was heading into overtime, yet
Gi Krstec connected for the game-winner with under two minutes remaining. Krstec was assisted by
Bri Austin, who won a tough challenge from a Miner defender and pushed the ball all the way to the goal line. Krstec scored her first goal of the year in the clutch to acquire a vital three C-USA points for FAU.
Owls' Friday in Preview
The Thundering Herd are looking to rebound after back-to-back C-USA losses to UTSA and Old Dominion. Marshall enters Friday night's match standing at 3-8-2 and 0-4-1 in conference action. Meg Jarvis leads Marshall with five goals on the campaign, which is tied for fourth in the conference.
Standings Are Tight
The Owls are slated in fourth place in the C-USA East standings with eight points. Charlotte is right on their heels with seven points, while Middle Tennessee is in front of FAU with nine points.
Opponent History
FAU is undefeated against Marshall all-time in this head-to-head matchup, having won all seven contests. These two teams last met in the spring 2021 season, when the Owls took a 2-1 win.
Amanda Martin scored the equalizer in the 68th minute off an
Emma Grissom assist, then FAU took the lead on an own goal a few minutes later.
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What's Next
The Owls will return to the pitch for a road trip to WKU next Friday, Oct. 22.
Conference USA Tournament on the Horizon
FAU will serve as the host for the 2021 Conference USA Women's Soccer Championship. The tournament is scheduled to begin on Nov. 1 with the championship match to be held on Nov. 7.
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