MIAMI, Fla. | Florida Memorial University defeated Ave Maria 2-1 at Ives Estates Park for their third conference win of the season. With the win, the Lions are in a four-way tie for second in the SUN Conference standings and, with three matches to go, look poised to earn one of the four covenant hosting spots for the SUN Conference Tournament.
FMU scored first in the 22nd minute, when
Sergio Alvarez found the back of the net to give the team the lead. The Gyrenes answered with a goal in the 30th minute to make it 1-1 going into the half. In the 70th minute,
Julio Lopez scored to retake the lead, a lead in which the Lions never relinquished.
Goalkeeper
Juan Mora played all 90 minutes, allowing one goal with two saves.
FMU moved to 4-7-2 on the season.
The Lions return to action Wednesday, October 20, for Senior Day/PINK OUT against New College of Florida. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. at Dr. Lester Brown Park.
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