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The UCF women’s soccer team battled to a scoreless draw against Kansas State at the UCF Soccer Complex, marking their fifth shutout this season. Goalkeeper Genesis Perez Watson stood out with five crucial saves, while the match highlighted strong defensive strategies from both sides. Despite being outshot, UCF maintained their resilient defense, and the game also celebrated over 40 alumni and their families. The Knights will aim to leverage this performance as they prepare to face Cincinnati next.
Orlando, Florida – The UCF women’s soccer team played to a scoreless draw against Kansas State on Sunday afternoon at the UCF Soccer Complex. The match, affected by rain, marked UCF’s fifth shutout of the season, solidifying their strong defensive record. The draw improved the Knights’ overall record to 8-2-2 and their conference play record to 2-1-2, while Kansas State’s record now stands at 5-4-3 overall and 0-3-2 in Big 12 play.
Goalkeeper Genesis Perez Watson was a standout for UCF, earning her fifth clean sheet of the year after making five crucial saves throughout the match. The defensive efforts from both teams were commendable, as neither scored despite a total of 28 shots between them. Kansas State started strong, aggressively pushing into UCF’s defense with eight shots recorded in the first half, two of which were on goal. UCF, however, remained steadfast, showcasing resilience as their defense kept Kansas State at bay.
As the match progressed into the second half, UCF began to create more offensive opportunities. Notably, Tyra Eriksen made a significant attempt that was thwarted by Kansas State’s goalkeeper. UCF’s Liz Worden also contributed to the attack by assisting Honoka Hamano in an effort that was saved in the final minutes of the match, specifically the 84th minute. The last six minutes culminated without a single shot from either side, highlighting the effectiveness of both teams’ defensive strategies.
Statistically, Kansas State outshot UCF with a total of 18 shots to UCF’s 10, and they held a 5-3 advantage in shots on goal. Despite being outshot, UCF’s recent performance in their past three matches remains noteworthy, with a record of 2-0-1, indicating a positive trend for the team.
The match also held special significance as it celebrated the presence of over 40 UCF women’s soccer alumni and their families during the annual Alumni Game. Prior to the match, alumni were honored on the field, recognizing their contributions to the program’s legacy and development over the years.
Looking ahead, UCF women’s soccer will play next on the road against Cincinnati at UC’s Gettler Stadium on Sunday, with kickoff scheduled for 12 p.m. The team will look to build on their recent successes and continue improving their season record against the Bearcats.
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