Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer versus No. 20 Florida on August 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM
1:00 PM
Women's Soccer
vs. No. 20 Florida
Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Owls Host No. 20 Florida on Sunday
8/29/2026 9:53:00 AM | Women's Soccer
BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic women's soccer team plays its second ranked opponent of the season, facing off against No. 20 Florida on Sunday afternoon at FAU Soccer Stadium.
The Owls (1-2-1), fresh off a Thursday night 7-0 rout of Howard, oppose the Gators (3-1-0), who posted a similar win on the same night, 6-0 over Jacksonville. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. and will be broadcasted live on ESPN+.
ABOUT THE OWLS
Florida holds a 7-0-1 advantage in the all-time series, which started all the way back in 1995. The second meeting, in 2007, was the lone draw, a scoreless final in Gainesville. The last matchup was a barnburner in each team's season opener on Aug. 23, 2019. The Owls tied the game with 2:50 left in regulation to force extra time, but UF was able to achieve the golden goal at exactly the 95:00 mark to come away with a 3-2 win.
SCHEDULE
For the full 2026 women's soccer schedule, click HERE.
ROSTER
For the full 2026 women's soccer roster, click HERE.
FOLLOW THE OWLS
To stay up to date on all things Florida Atlantic women's soccer, follow the team on social media @FAUWSoccer.
#WIP
The Owls (1-2-1), fresh off a Thursday night 7-0 rout of Howard, oppose the Gators (3-1-0), who posted a similar win on the same night, 6-0 over Jacksonville. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. and will be broadcasted live on ESPN+.
ABOUT THE OWLS
- The Owls posted their most goals in a match since 2019 in the Thursday win – nearly seven years to the day (Aug. 25, 2019).
- Hailey Santiago's three goals paced the squad, FAU's first hat trick since 2022.
- Four freshmen earned points: Lola Hathorne (one goal and two assists), Maiya Castillo (two goals), Sephora Joachim (a goal) and Avery Runk (an assist).
- Lily Holden recorded the Owls' first win in net of the year, in her first collegiate start.
- Florida has won its last three after a season-opening 4-3 loss to UCF.
- The Gators bounced back with a 3-2 win over Coastal Carolina, followed by an upset of then-No. 3 Florida State, 3-1. With a goal in each match, forward Kyra Taylor was named IWSOC National Player of the Week.
- In Thursday's win over JU, Lena Bailey paced the team with two of its six goals, while also recording one of the squad's eight assists.
- Nick Zimmerman is in his first year at the helm of the Gators after a long stint at Mississippi State, including as head coach in 2025.
Florida holds a 7-0-1 advantage in the all-time series, which started all the way back in 1995. The second meeting, in 2007, was the lone draw, a scoreless final in Gainesville. The last matchup was a barnburner in each team's season opener on Aug. 23, 2019. The Owls tied the game with 2:50 left in regulation to force extra time, but UF was able to achieve the golden goal at exactly the 95:00 mark to come away with a 3-2 win.
SCHEDULE
For the full 2026 women's soccer schedule, click HERE.
ROSTER
For the full 2026 women's soccer roster, click HERE.
FOLLOW THE OWLS
To stay up to date on all things Florida Atlantic women's soccer, follow the team on social media @FAUWSoccer.
#WIP
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