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The Florida Gulf Coast University women’s soccer team showcased a commanding performance, securing a 5-0 victory over the University of North Florida. Kendal Gargiula opened the scoring, followed by Erika Zschuppe who netted three goals. The match demonstrated FGCU’s strong teamwork and offensive prowess, contributing to their successful conference record. Meanwhile, UNF aims to recover from this defeat as both teams prepare for vital upcoming matches to enhance their standings in the season.
Fort Myers, Florida – The Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) women’s soccer team secured a commanding 5-0 victory over the University of North Florida (UNF) on October 9, 2025. This decisive win marked a significant achievement for FGCU, contributing to their overall record of 7 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw (7-4-1) and a conference record of 4 wins and 1 loss (4-1-0).
FGCU’s scoring began with Kendal Gargiula, who found the net at the 20:39 mark of the first half, assisted by Maya Henley Buisan and Ryanne Robinson. The play quickly escalated with Erika Zschuppe showcasing her remarkable performance by netting three goals during the match, scoring at 24:23, 34:06, and 42:29.
Alongside Zschuppe’s feat, Henley Buisan added another goal for the Eagles at 36:59, with an assist provided by Sophia Holtzman. Zschuppe’s second goal was also supported by assists from Lindsey Saad and Holtzman, demonstrating the excellent teamwork displayed by FGCU throughout the match.
In contrast, UNF concluded the match with a record of 5 wins, 7 losses, and 2 draws (5-7-2), alongside a conference standing of 3 wins and 2 losses (3-2-0). This defeat followed a recent 1-0 victory over Stetson for UNF on October 5, where Chandler Browning scored the decisive goal, assisted by Isabella Pontieri and Allie Fekany.
Prior to facing FGCU, UNF competed against Jacksonville on October 2. In that match, Fekany scored the first goal early in the match at 16:00 with an assist from Pontieri. However, Jacksonville responded strongly, with Lilian Carhart and Layla Garcia-Moreno scoring in the later minutes of the match at 80:26 and 85:10 respectively, resulting in a 4-6-2 overall record and a conference standing of 2-1-0 before the loss to FGCU.
The match highlights FGCU’s offensive prowess and defensive strength, showcasing their capability to dominate on the field. With the win against UNF, FGCU women’s soccer has further solidified its position in the conference and demonstrates promise as the season progresses.
As the season continues, both teams will aim to improve upon their records, with FGCU looking to extend their winning streak and UNF seeking to rebound from the defeat. The next matches for both teams will be critical in determining their standings within the conference and their overall success for the remainder of the season.
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- FGCU Athletics: Women’s Soccer Continues ASUN Play
- Wikipedia: Soccer
- UNF Ospreys: Women’s Soccer Falls at FGCU
- Google Search: Women’s Soccer 2025
- UNF Ospreys: Women’s Soccer Earns ASUN Road Win
- Google Scholar: Women’s Soccer ASUN
- UNF Ospreys: Men’s Soccer Earns Program Record Win
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Soccer
- UNF Ospreys: Men’s Tennis Shines at Gridiron Classic
- Google News: Women’s Soccer FGCU
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