Hickory, NC — No. 18 Florida Tech defeated Panthers 2-1 in Bears’ home opener LR in a rematch of last year’s Elite 8 game. The Bears beat the Panthers last year in a PK to advance to the 2021 NCAA Final Four, but Florida Tech wins tonight in Hickory. Elaine Hanson She scored her third goal of the year.
In the game:
Final: No. 18 Florida Tech 2, No. 4 Lenoir-Rhyne 1
Records: No. 18 Florida Tech (2-1), No. 4 Lenoir-Rhyne (0-1-1)
Location: Hickory, NC I Moretz Sports Complex
Game Status:
- Hansen scored a long ball in the 24th minute. Louise Berg.
- The Panthers responded with a Merem Nyong’e goal minutes later.
- The game-winner came in the 50th minute when the Panthers’ Christina Garriga scored off a pass from Lydia Carroll. It was Garriga’s first goal of the season for Florida Tech.
- 16-11 on the night, LR got the advantage and hit eight shots on goal, but couldn’t find the equalizer late.
- Florida Tech had seven corners while the Bears had just a pair.
- SA Phillips He made a save against the goalkeeper while playing the entire 90 minutes in the pipeline.
Beyond the box score:
- This is a rematch of last year’s national quarterfinal game where the teams were tied at one point and the Bears won the shootout 4-3.
- Tonight was Florida Tech’s first visit to Hickory since the 2011 season.
- The Panthers are 2-0-3 against LR, while the Bears are unable to beat Florida Tech in the series.
Next: The Bears hit the road next Wednesday afternoon at Lincoln Memorial to open SAC play. The opening is at 1:00 pm.
