MELBOURNE, Fla. — Embry-Riddle (5-1-4, 1-1-2) had their nine-game unbeaten run come to an end on Wednesday evening as No. 1 Florida Tech (8-0-2, 3-0-2) earned a 3-0 win. ERAU finished with eight shots, two on goal, and five corner kicks along with hitting the post but were unable to beat the Panthers goalkeeper.
First Half
The two rivals got off to a quick start with three shots and a pair of corner kicks in the first three minutes, but neither goalkeeper was required to make a save. The first save came at 9:21 when Mette Brandes saved
Emma Johnson's effort. At 20:21, Florida Tech opened the scoring through Charlotte Waibel as she looped a header in the top corner off of a corner kick. ERAU looked for a quick response from
Berglind Thrastardottir but she also saw her shot saved by Brandes.
Stella Roane made three saves across the final 15 minutes of the half to send the game to halftime at 1-0.
Second HalfEmbry-Riddle's search for an equalizer continued as
Agnes Vigholm hit the post on a free kick with the Eagles' first shot of the half at 46:16. Florida Tech won a penalty kick which was converted by Alice Mottershead at 54:42 to double the Panthers' lead. There were only two shots on goal in the final 30 minutes of the contest with Roane able to make a save in the 64th minute but she was unable to stop Ellinor Blaasternes from sealing the game at 3-0 at 80:56. The Panthers outshot ERAU 6-4 overall in the second half and held a 3-2 edge in corners.Â
Inside the Stats-
Stella Roane made four saves and has now made at least three saves in five consecutive contests.
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Berglind Thrastardottir started her 65th consecutive game tonight, dating back to 2023, and led the team with two shots.
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Emma Johnson recorded the first shot on goal of her career.
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