Hurricanes Blank Dolphins, 1-0
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The University of Miami women’s soccer team registered its second-consecutive clean sheet as it defeated Jacksonville, 1-0, Sunday at Cobb Stadium.
The Hurricanes move to 3-1 on the season, marking their best four-game start since opening the 2018 season with a 3-1 ledger.
“I am pleased to get the result today against a very tough and organized Jacksonville team,” head coach Ken Masuhr said. “Credit to Coach Moon as his group was incredibly challenging to break down and create chances. Scoring goals is so difficult when a team chooses to sit so many players behind the ball, but I was thrilled to see our response and professionalism in the second half. Additionally, I want to give a shoutout to our defending group that earned another clean sheet. We will be tested this week by another feisty team in Lipscomb, and I hope to have a great crowd on hand to see it!”
Following a two-hour and 10-minute rain delay after the first half, the Hurricanes scored the lone goal of the game in the 54th minute. Ciara Alarcon sent in a cross just outside the right side of the box that was met by the right foot of Brie Severns that was slotted home for her second goal of the season.
Emily Bredek and Atlee Olofson combined to record the Hurricanes’ third shutout of the season. Bredek made Miami’s lone save in the first half on a shot from Olivia Peal.
The Canes continue their five-match homestand at Cobb Stadium on Thursday against Lipscomb. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. on ACC Network Extra.
