HIALEAH, Fla. | Florida Memorial University continues to fire on all cylinders, after defeating Florida National 2-0 in Hialeah for its third straight win. The Lions swept FNU for the 2026 season, shutting them out in both matches, along with five goals scored against them.
The first half was scoreless, before striking sensation
Javine McKnight scored her eighth goal of the season in the 59th minute, with assistance from senior
Rudo Marufu. With less than five minutes to go, seniorÂ
Lumturie Berushi scored her second goal of the year in the 86th minute, culminating in the Lions victory.
Senior
Isabella Rueda started at goalkeeper for the Lions, playing the first 45 minutes with two saves. Junior
Isabelle Mapanao started the second half, recording two saves.
The win moves FMU to 5-3 on the year.
The Lions return to action Friday, September 25, for a non-conference home match against Ave Maria. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. at Dr. Lester Brown Park.
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