UF Soccer: Late Goal Gives LSU 2-1 Win

Courtesy of University Athletic Association

BY MARY HOWARD

A late goal gave Louisiana State soccer a 2-1 win over Florida in a neutral site match at the Orange Beach Sportsplex.

Sunday’s scoring:
LSU took the lead into halftime when Reese Moffatt scored in the 41st minute.

Florida’s Beata Olsson tied the match up in the 69th minute. The goal started when Parker Roberts won the ball at midfield. She found fellow senior Madison Alexander who threaded a great ball to Olsson. The freshman scored her third goal of the spring with a shot to the far corner.

The game-winning goal came from junior Molly Thompson off assists by Moffatt and Maddie Moreau. It was Thompson’s fifth goal of the season.

Records:
Florida: 4-8-2, 1-6-1 SEC
LSU: 6-8-3, 0-6-2 SEC
All-Time Series Record:
Florida leads 19-2-2

What Head CoachBecky Burleigh Said:
On today’s match…
“We showed good grit to get the goal back in the second half after giving up one against the run of play. Credit LSU for taking advantage of their late opportunity to get the win.”

Next Up:
Spring season play continues Wednesday, March 24 when Florida travels to Jacksonville to face North Florida.