Syracuse University
Florida
No. 14 Florida Defeats Women's Soccer, 2-0
9/13/2002 10:15:52 PM | Women's Soccer
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - The Syracuse women's soccer team could not overcome a strong first half by 14th-ranked Florida, losing 2-0 in front of 1,492 at Percy Beard Stadium in the Gator Invitational on Friday night.
Florida scored both of its goals before halftime. Christine Rao tipped in a pass from Christine Johnson for the game-winning goal and 1-0 lead at 16:44. Monica Hoyles buried a cross from Crystal Frimpong at 42:35 for the final 2-0 score.
The SU defense and sophomore goalkeeper Shannon Myers (Lancaster, Pa./Hempfield HS) strengthened in the second half to hold Florida scoreless in the final 45 minutes of play.
Syracuse (2-2-1) was outshot, 12-6, by Florida (3-2-0). Myers made a season-high six saves in net for Syracuse. Gator keeper Jordan Kellgren stopped three SU shots in the shutout.
The Orangewomen play Central Florida (4-1-0) on Sunday at 11 a.m in their second game of the tournament. The Golden Knights lost to Duke, 3-0, in the opening game of the tournament on Friday evening.
AGATE
1 2 Final
Syracuse (2-2-1) 0 0 - 0
Florida (3-2-0) #14 2 0 - 2
Shots: SU 6, UF 12 Attendance: 1,492
Corners: SU 2, UF 7
Goalies: SU: Myers, 90:00, 6svs, 2 GA
UF: J. Kellgren, 90:00, 2svs, 0 GA
Goals: Time Team Player (season goal) (assist)
16:44 UF Kara Rao (1) Christine Johnson)
42:35 UF Monica Hoyles (1) (Crystal Frimpong)
