Thursday, October 17
Boca Raton, FL
6:05 p.m.
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11-2-2, 5-1-1
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Florida Atlantic
2-8-4, 1-3-2
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Fla. Atlantic
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Rice Extends Unbeaten Streak to Five After Draw at Florida Atlantic
10/17/2024 9:12:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BOCA RATON – The Rice soccer team settled for a draw on a windy Thursday night at Florida Atlantic, extending the team's unbeaten streak to five matches, going 4-0-1 in that span. Rice moves to 11-2-2 (5-1-1 AAC) on the season, while Florida Atlantic is now 2-8-4 (1-3-2 AAC).
How It Happened
The visiting Owls made strides early, with Taylor Rish getting a great look at the goal, but the Florida Atlantic keeper was there to make the save. Lilly Reuscher had the next chance for Rice in the following minutes, but once again, the home Owls made the stop. Catarina Albuquerque had the last look of the half, but couldn't get past the goalie as the two sides went into the half scoreless.
After rattling off several shots, Allie Love had a chance in the 55th minute, but her shot rattled off the post to keep the match scoreless. Natalie Gorji later continued the pressure with a header to the far corner, but the Florida Atlantic keeper made a diving save to keep Rice off the board. The two defenses made the stops the rest of the way for the scoreless draw.
Scoring Summary
No goals scored
Quick Hits
Rice out-shot Florida Atlantic 11-9 and 7-2 in shots on goal.
Both Owls were even at 2-2 in corner kicks.
Faith Hutchins earned her seventh shutout of the season, making two saves.
Albuquerque and Mikala Furuto are now tied for second all-time in career games played with 89.
Furuto is also tied for third all-time in career games started with 80.
Rice is now 4-4-1 all-time against Florida Atlantic.
Up Next
Rice will continue the road swing at No. 17 Memphis next Thursday.
How It Happened
The visiting Owls made strides early, with Taylor Rish getting a great look at the goal, but the Florida Atlantic keeper was there to make the save. Lilly Reuscher had the next chance for Rice in the following minutes, but once again, the home Owls made the stop. Catarina Albuquerque had the last look of the half, but couldn't get past the goalie as the two sides went into the half scoreless.
After rattling off several shots, Allie Love had a chance in the 55th minute, but her shot rattled off the post to keep the match scoreless. Natalie Gorji later continued the pressure with a header to the far corner, but the Florida Atlantic keeper made a diving save to keep Rice off the board. The two defenses made the stops the rest of the way for the scoreless draw.
Scoring Summary
No goals scored
Quick Hits
Rice out-shot Florida Atlantic 11-9 and 7-2 in shots on goal.
Both Owls were even at 2-2 in corner kicks.
Faith Hutchins earned her seventh shutout of the season, making two saves.
Albuquerque and Mikala Furuto are now tied for second all-time in career games played with 89.
Furuto is also tied for third all-time in career games started with 80.
Rice is now 4-4-1 all-time against Florida Atlantic.
Up Next
Rice will continue the road swing at No. 17 Memphis next Thursday.
Team Stats
RIC
FAU
Goals
0
0
Shots
11
9
Shots on Goal
7
2
Saves
2
7
Corners
2
2
Fouls
11
13
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
MF
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MF
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GK
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D
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