MOBILE, Ala. –The University of South Alabama soccer team fell to Florida International 1-0 Sunday afternoon in Sun Belt Conference action at The Cage.

“It was a disappointing loss today,” USA head coach Mike Varga said. “FIU is a good team and hopefully this match will show that we are a good team also. After our play this weekend, I feel that we can compete against any team in the conference.”

FIU (7-4-1, 4-0) forward Chelsea Leiva scored the match-winning goal to give the Panthers a 1-0 lead in the 19th minute.

Kristyn Thacker and Brandi Smith led the Jags with two shots a piece.

FIU outshot the Jags 22-8, while goalkeeper Melissa Drish recorded a season-high 16 saves.

USA (4-8-1, 2-2-0) returns to action Friday against Denver. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. at The Cage.

For more information about South Alabama athletics, check back with www.usajaguars.com.  Season tickets for all Jaguar athletic events can be purchased by calling (251) 461-1USA (1872).
 

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