FORT MYERS, Fla. | The Grambling State women's soccer team was unable to overcome an early deficit, falling 3-0 to Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday night at Pickering Field.
With the result, Grambling moves to 2-4-2 on the season, while FGCU improves to 3-3-1.
The Eagles broke through in the 30th minute when Tessa Brooks finished a pass from Elena Hinkson to make it 1-0.
Less than two minutes later, FGCU doubled the advantage from an own goal in the 32nd minute.
Erika Zschuppe put the game out of reach late in the second half, scoring in the 84th minute off assists from Kate Friday and Kendal Gargiula.
Grambling generated several opportunities in the second half.
The Tigers fired five shots after the break but were unable to find the back of the net.
Goalkeepers
Kaia Bace and
Jaliyah Clark combined for six saves in the match.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Grambling State finished with six total shots, including four on goal.
- FGCU registered 19 shots, placing eight on target.
- FGCU's Madara Matrevica tallied four saves.
- Grambling earned one corner kick, while FGCU had five.
- The Tigers committed five fouls compared to nine for FGCU.
- Grambling received two yellow cards
UP NEXT
Grambling State continues its road swing at the University of South Florida on Sunday, Sept. 14. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. in Tampa, Fla.
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