STATESBORO, Ga. – Friday opened the 25^th season of Georgia Southern women's soccer (0-1-0) with a talented opponent in Florida Gulf Coast (1-0-0). The Eagles would fall to FGCU 3-0, after keeping the score and shots level at halftime. The Blue and White will return to action Sunday afternoon as they face Gardner-Webb (0-1-0) at the friendly confines of Eagle Field.
 
MATCH FACTS
Florida Gulf Coast (1-0-0) – 3
Georgia Southern (0-1-0) – 0

SCORING
48' – FGCU – Hope Van Wagner takes a service from the far side, beats a defender and scores from 4 yards out.
72' – FGCU – Majorie Boilesen takes a cross from Lauren Greene at the 18 yard mark and scores far post, top right.
84' – FGCU – Kiana Rugar controls a service from Silvana Gordon and scores off a header from the edge of the 6'.

NOTES
- Florida Gulf Coast outshot the Eagles 5-1 throughout the game, with three being on frame.
- Sophomore goalkeepers Lauren Karinshak and Daniela Estrada split time between the pipes with Karinshak starting the game against Florida Gulf Coast.

WHAT HEAD COACH BRIAN DUNLEAVY SAID
"We faced a very hard working, organized team tonight, who capitalized on their limited chances. The first half was as even as could be, the difference in the second was their attacking players chased everything down and were more opportunistic than we were. We can play as attractive style of soccer that we want, but if we don't go and impact the game where it matters, in front of the goal, then we'll struggle to score."
 
NEXT UP
The Eagles will have Saturday off before returning for the second half of their two game home stand to open up the season. The Blue and White will face off against Gardner-Webb, who fell to Davidson in their season opener 4-0, at 1:00 PM Sunday afternoon.
 
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