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Thursday, September 7
Boca Raton, Fla.
7 p.m.
Florida Atlantic
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Florida Gulf Coast
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Owls Return Home to Face FGCU
9/6/2023 11:13:00 AM | Women's Soccer
| Florida Atlantic (2-2-2) vs. FGCU (2-2-1) | |
| Match Details | Boca Raton, Fla. | Sept. 7 | 7 p.m. ET I FAU Soccer Stadium |
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BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic University women's soccer begins a challenging two-game home week when Florida Gulf Coast comes to town on Thursday night. The Owls are 7-1-4 at the FAU Soccer Stadium dating back to last season.
About the Owls
- The Owls are coming off a 2-1 road defeat at the hands of UCF on Sunday
- Malaya Melancon's 38th minute strike held up as the equalizer for just 50 seconds as UCF reclaimed the lead in the following minute
- Blythe Braun finished with three saves in goal
- The Owls have home wins over Texas A&M – CC and Louisiana so far this season
- On Monday, sophomore midfielder Michelle Horan was named to the AAC Weekly Honor Roll
- Horan netted the first goal of her career in the first half last Thursday against Louisiana which held up as the game-winner in the 2-1 victory
About the Eagles
- FGCU is 2-2-1 and coming off a 3-0 defeat at Appalachian State on Sunday
- Texas A&M – CC is the one common opponent between the Owls and Eagles so far this season – both teams shut the Islanders out, FGCU won 4-0 while FAU earned a 3-0 victory
- FGCU was ahead of Little Rock 2-1 at halftime on August 20 before weather called a halt – the match was eventually abandoned and deemed a no contest
- Head coach Jim Blankenship is in his 17th season
Series History
- The Owls and Eagles have met three times previously, with FGCU winning twice by a score of 1-0
- The first meeting in February 2021 ended in a 0-0 draw
What's Next
- The Owls will have another tough challenge when Tennessee comes to town on Sunday for a 1 p.m. kickoff
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