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The UCF women’s soccer team is set to face the Florida Gators, pursuing their best season start since 2002. With a flawless record of 4-0-0 so far, the Knights seek to continue their winning streak and secure a significant victory. The match showcases key players and their strong performance, including standout Gabi Berchon. This matchup is crucial for UCF to establish its dominance in the NCAA Division I history.
Gainesville, FL – The UCF women’s soccer team will attempt to secure its best season start since 2002 when they face off against the Florida Gators on Thursday, September 1, at 7 p.m. The match will take place at UF’s Donald R. Dizney Stadium and will be broadcast live on SEC Network+. Fans can also access live stats during the game at UCF.Statbroadcast.com.
UCF enters the match with an impressive record of 4-0-0, marking their strongest season opening in over two decades. Their successful campaign commenced with a close 2-1 victory against UAB, followed by three consecutive wins at home. These victories included a 3-1 defeat of Florida Atlantic, a 4-1 triumph over South Florida, and a tightly contested 2-1 win against LSU, where UCF standout Gabi Berchon scored both goals, including a last-minute game-winner with just 11 seconds left on the clock.
Berchon’s performance against LSU earned her the title of Big 12 Conference Freshman of the Week, noting her significant contribution to the Knights with a career-first brace. In addition, goalkeeper Genesis Perez Watson delivered a remarkable performance with a season-high of five saves during the LSU match, showcasing the team’s defensive strength. The game also featured noteworthy contributions from teammates Tyra Eriksen and Rajanah Reed, who assisted in the goals, with Reed leading the team in shots during the match.
In their four matches this season, UCF has outscored their opponents by a total of 11 to 4. This includes an impressive 2-0 record against Florida’s fellow Sunshine State adversaries. The Knights have three players tied for the team lead in goals, with Gabi Berchon, Liz Worden, and Rajanah Reed each netting two so far. Additionally, Worden currently leads the team in assists (3), points (7), shots (15), and shots on goal (9).
On the opposing side, Florida heads into the match with a record of 2-1-0, having secured victories against Towson and North Florida following a defeat against No. 3 Florida State. The Gators experienced a challenging season last year, finishing 15th in the SEC and being projected to place 14th in the upcoming season according to the preseason coaches’ poll.
Historically, UCF and Florida have faced each other 27 times, with the Gators holding a slight advantage of 14 wins compared to UCF’s 10, along with 2 draws. Although UCF maintains a record of 6-7-2 in matches played in Gainesville, the Knights are currently in good form, boasting a 4-0-1 record in their last five encounters with Florida.
A victory against the Gators would not only mark a significant achievement for UCF by establishing the best start in the program’s NCAA Division I history, but it would also elevate their record to an impressive 5-0. Following the matchup against Florida, UCF will continue their season against FIU on September 4 at the UCF Soccer Complex.
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- Wikipedia: University of Central Florida
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Soccer
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