Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Thursday, September 11
Boca Raton, Fla.
7 p.m.
Florida Atlantic
2-6-1, 0-1-0
1
vs
2
UTSA
5-2-2, 1-0-0
1
2
F
UTSA
1
1
2
Fla. Atlantic
0
1
1
Photo by: Cadence Whitehouse
Owls Fall to UTSA in Conference Opener
9/11/2025 10:28:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic women's soccer team fell to UTSA by a 2-1 score on Thursday evening to open conference play.
The Owls (2-6-1-, 0-1-0) open conference play against the Roadrunners (5-2-2, 1-0-0). FAU had some changes to the lineup from the last game. Ashley Small was back in goal for her seventh start of the year, and senior Madison Micioni recorded her first career start. Within the first two minutes of the match, UTSA scored off a deflection from Ashley Small to take the lead.
The remainder of the first half, the Owls' defense held them to one goal and five shots at the end of the first 45 minutes. FAU also registered five shots in the first half but couldn't connect with the net to equalize before the clock hit zero.
Florida Atlantic came out in the second half ready to fight back. In the 58th minute, Micioni found the back of the net with a pass from Stella Rubidoux for the equalizer. UTSA answered back with another goal with less than ten minutes to take the lead 2-1.
Small moves to 1-5-1 on the season with 25 saves in a total of 563 minutes thus far.
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UP NEXT
The Owls will play their last non-conference match of the season against the Bison of North Dakota State University on Sunday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. on FAUSports.com.
FOLLOW THE OWLS
To stay up to date on all things Florida Atlantic women's soccer, follow FAU on social media @FAUWSoccer.
The Owls (2-6-1-, 0-1-0) open conference play against the Roadrunners (5-2-2, 1-0-0). FAU had some changes to the lineup from the last game. Ashley Small was back in goal for her seventh start of the year, and senior Madison Micioni recorded her first career start. Within the first two minutes of the match, UTSA scored off a deflection from Ashley Small to take the lead.
The remainder of the first half, the Owls' defense held them to one goal and five shots at the end of the first 45 minutes. FAU also registered five shots in the first half but couldn't connect with the net to equalize before the clock hit zero.
Florida Atlantic came out in the second half ready to fight back. In the 58th minute, Micioni found the back of the net with a pass from Stella Rubidoux for the equalizer. UTSA answered back with another goal with less than ten minutes to take the lead 2-1.
Small moves to 1-5-1 on the season with 25 saves in a total of 563 minutes thus far.
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Postgame interview with Head Coach Patrick Baker pic.twitter.com/y5zo3bS8vk
— Florida Atlantic Women's Soccer (@FAUWSoccer) September 12, 2025
UP NEXT
The Owls will play their last non-conference match of the season against the Bison of North Dakota State University on Sunday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. on FAUSports.com.
FOLLOW THE OWLS
To stay up to date on all things Florida Atlantic women's soccer, follow FAU on social media @FAUWSoccer.
Team Stats
UTS
FAU
Goals
2
1
Shots
11
8
Shots on Goal
3
3
Saves
2
1
Corners
3
4
Fouls
14
15
Scoring Plays
Zoë May (3)
Assisted By: Brooklyn Bailey
GOAL by UTS May, Zoë Assist by Bailey, Brooklyn.
01:14
Madison Micioni (1)
Assisted By: Stella Rubidoux , Michelle Horan
GOAL by FAU Micioni, Madison Assist by Rubidoux, Stella and Horan, Michelle.
58:19
Aaliyaiah Durden (2)
Assisted By: Zoë May
GOAL by UTS Durden, Aaliyaiah Assist by May, Zoë.
81:58
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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