Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Sunday, August 24
Miami, Fla.
4 p.m.
Florida Atlantic
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Photo by: JC Ridley
Owls Fall Short on the Road Against In-State Rival FIU
8/24/2025 7:47:00 PM | Women's Soccer
MIAMI, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic women's soccer team fell to FIU on Sunday afternoon by a score of 3-1.
After a small weather delay, the Owls drop their third match of the young season (0-3-1) to the Panthers (1-1-1).
In the 12th minute of the match, FAU senior Leila Etemadi connected with the back of the net for her first goal of her career. The Etemadi goal was assisted by Hailey Santiago, also a career first, and Michelle Horan. Horan's assist marks her first of the season and extends her FAU career total to eight. FIU answered back in the 27th minute to tie the match 1-1. The Panthers scored again shortly after to take the lead 2-1. With five minutes left in the first half, FIU extended its lead with another goal to close out the first 45 minutes of play with the Panthers leading by a 3-1 score.
The second half was again delayed by the weather. The Owls came out for the remaining 45 minutes with a different intensity. Four of the Owls' five shots on goal came in the second half of the match.
Goalkeeper Megan Hogate and defender Lily Paisant recorded their first start in an FAU jersey. Hogate improved to four career saves after transferring from Texas. Paisant registered the full 90 minutes in her collegiate debut. Senior Stella Rubidoux and redshirt sophomore also played the full 90 on the night.
The Owls ended the night with nine total shot attempts, five of which were shots on goal. At the end of the match, both teams were tied with five SOG, and FIU totaled ten shots to close out the evening.
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UP NEXT
FAU will return home to play its first game of the season in the FAU Soccer Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 28, at 7:30 p.m. The match will air live on FAUSports.com.
FOLLOW THE OWLS
To stay up to date on all things Florida Atlantic women's soccer, follow the team on social media @FAUWSoccer.
After a small weather delay, the Owls drop their third match of the young season (0-3-1) to the Panthers (1-1-1).
In the 12th minute of the match, FAU senior Leila Etemadi connected with the back of the net for her first goal of her career. The Etemadi goal was assisted by Hailey Santiago, also a career first, and Michelle Horan. Horan's assist marks her first of the season and extends her FAU career total to eight. FIU answered back in the 27th minute to tie the match 1-1. The Panthers scored again shortly after to take the lead 2-1. With five minutes left in the first half, FIU extended its lead with another goal to close out the first 45 minutes of play with the Panthers leading by a 3-1 score.
The second half was again delayed by the weather. The Owls came out for the remaining 45 minutes with a different intensity. Four of the Owls' five shots on goal came in the second half of the match.
Goalkeeper Megan Hogate and defender Lily Paisant recorded their first start in an FAU jersey. Hogate improved to four career saves after transferring from Texas. Paisant registered the full 90 minutes in her collegiate debut. Senior Stella Rubidoux and redshirt sophomore also played the full 90 on the night.
The Owls ended the night with nine total shot attempts, five of which were shots on goal. At the end of the match, both teams were tied with five SOG, and FIU totaled ten shots to close out the evening.
QUOTABLE
Postgame interview with Head Coach Patrick Baker pic.twitter.com/c1liakq3JD
— Florida Atlantic Women's Soccer (@FAUWSoccer) August 24, 2025
UP NEXT
FAU will return home to play its first game of the season in the FAU Soccer Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 28, at 7:30 p.m. The match will air live on FAUSports.com.
FOLLOW THE OWLS
To stay up to date on all things Florida Atlantic women's soccer, follow the team on social media @FAUWSoccer.
Team Stats
FAU
FIU
Goals
1
3
Shots
9
10
Shots on Goal
5
5
Saves
2
4
Corners
7
3
Fouls
6
10
Scoring Plays
Leila Etemadi (1)
Assisted By: Hailey Santiago , Michelle Horan
GOAL by FAU Etemadi, Leila Assist by Santiago, Hailey and Horan, Michelle.
12:45
Chinatsu Kaio (2)
GOAL by FIU Kaio, Chinatsu.
27:57
Montelene Dymond (2)
Assisted By: Grace Morris
GOAL by FIU Dymond, Montelene Assist by Morris, Grace.
32:51
Montelene Dymond (2)
GOAL by FIU Dymond, Montelene.
40:25
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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