GAINESVILLE, FL — Florida soccer outlasted Coastal Carolina, 3-2, on Thursday night to even up their record to 1-1.
In a game that had a two-hour rain delay, the Gators came out firing on all cylinders, taking a 2-0 lead in the first half of play.
Senior forward Kyra Taylor led the way with two first-half goals in her home debut for the program. Katie Johnston also contributed with a goal in the second half to put the team up 3-2 in the 76th minute to seize control of the match.
Florida was more aggressive and controlled the pace with 19 shots, 13 of them coming on goal, compared to Coastal's five shots, three of them on goal. The program also had 11 more fouls than Coastal.
Thursday's win also marks the first win under head coach Nick Zimmerman. The new head coach spoke on the team's performance in the one-score victory.
"I'm going to be a broken record when we talk about performance and learning. You know, right now, there are some really good moments, and others are inconsistent, but this was another opportunity for us to learn. We're an organization only six, seven months in our infancy, if you will." Zimmerman said.
Following the victory against Coastal Carolina, the blue and orange will be back at Donald R. Dizney Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 23, to face the defending champions and rival, the Florida State Seminoles.
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