The Stetson women's soccer team squared off with visiting Florida Sunday evening in DeLand, and battled the Gators in a physical contest that ended with UF taking a 3-0 victory.
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Stetson fell to 1-1 on the year while Florida improved to the same record.
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The Gators forced the action throughout the game, peppering the Stetson defenses with a total of 28 shots, including 11 shots on goal. Hatters keeper
Sarah Grimmett battled to fend off the onslaught, but the constant pressure allowed Florida to score a pair of goals off rebounds in a muddled crease.
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Florida's Anna DeLeon banged in the only goal of the opening half at the 24:28 mark. The Gators opened the second half with another rebound goal, this one by Sophie White at the 48:47 mark.
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The final goal of the game came at the 76:33 mark against a fatigued Stetson defense. Alivia Gonzalez was able to convert with an assist from Lauren McCloskey.
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Stetson managed just seven total shots against the Florida defense, with Gators keeper Alexa Goldberg earning four saves.
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Despite playing just 39 minutes, junior
Arianna Lombardi had three of the Hatters' four shots on goal.
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The Hatters will look to get back in the win column on Thursday afternoon when they host FIU. The Panthers lost their season-opener on Saturday to Mississippi State, falling 3-1. The game is scheduled for a 5 p.m. start.
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