Florida College Falcons Suffer a Tough Loss Against Georgia Gwinnett in Conference Play

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - In a challenging conference match held on October 29, 2024, the Florida College Falcons faced a tough opponent in Georgia Gwinnett. The match saw the Falcons lose significantly, with a final score of Georgia Gwinnett 7, Florida College (FL) 0.

From the onset, the Falcons were under pressure, trailing 3-0 by halftime. Georgia Gwinnett's aggressive tactics and strong offense were evident as players like Pernilla Westergren, who scored the game-winning goal, and Stella Van Der Sluis contributed to the scoreboard. Other notable scorers for Georgia Gwinnett included Nicole Mares Rivera, Riko Yasuzawa, and Cecilie Povlsen.

The Falcons' defense struggled, despite changes in their goalkeeping strategy; Hannah Collett guarded the net during the first half, succeeded by Abigail Bradley in the second half. Collett, despite facing a challenging game, did manage to make 7 saves before receiving a red card at 66:18, complicating the defensive efforts for Florida College.

Kendra Davis, Cecilie Povlsen, Gabriela Rosas, and Stella Van Der Sluis were credited with assists, further underscoring Georgia Gwinnett's dominant performance.

This loss puts the Florida College Falcons' season record at a challenging 0-11-1, with a 0-4-0 standing in their conference games. As the season progresses, the team will look to rebound from this setback and formulate strategies to secure their first win.