MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. | Florida Memorial University goes back to back and a clean 2-0 on the week after defeating Florida National 3-0 at Dr. Lester Brown Park. After going scorless the first two matches of the season, the Lions have scored 12 goals in the last two matches, outscoring opponents, 12-5 across the 2026 campaign.
The match started scoreless, but the Lions kept pressure on FNU, out shooting them 7-4 in the first 45 minutes. Then, scoring began in the second, starting with defender
Daniela Canizales scoring her second goal of the season in the 52nd minute. In the 75th minute, sophomoreÂ
Jennifer Canarutto scored her first goal of the year off a 30-yard shot to give the Lions a 2-0 lead. The match was put to rest in the 85th minute, when midfielder,Â
Paula Exposito Roman, scored her first goal of the year off a corner kick from senior
Emily Campos, making it a hat trick win for the Lions on Friday afternoon.
Goalkeeper
Isabelle Mapanao had another clean sheet, allowing zero goals while having two saves.
The win moves FMU to 2-2 on the season.
The Lions return to action Wednesday, September 9, for a road match against NCAA DII team Palm Beach Atlantic. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m. at PBA Soccer/Lacrosse Field.
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