GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida soccer started Season No. 30 Friday with a 2-0 win over 2023 Southern Conference champion Western Carolina on a perfect evening at the Donald R. Dizney Stadium.
Madison Young from Delaney Tauzel ⚡️
🔸4th time in career Delaney connects with Madison on a corner ✔️#GoGators | 💻 SECN+ pic.twitter.com/uekQNCFM2E
— Gators Soccer (@GatorsSoccer) August 16, 2024
Florida controlled the ball much of the opening half. After several good looks at goal, Florida found the opening score with five minutes left in the half. Delaney Tauzel’s corner kick to the far post found the head of senior Madison Young at 39:54. It was Young’s fourth collegiate goal and first since 2022 season.
14 -> 17#GoGators | 💻 SECN+ pic.twitter.com/K2cxO22QgL
— Gators Soccer (@GatorsSoccer) August 17, 2024
The second goal came late in the second half. The play started when Lauren McCloskey’s throw in found Njeri Butts, who had just entered the match. Butts headed toward the endline before sending a cross across the face of the goal. Sophomore transfer Delaney Tellex, playing in her first match as a Gator, one-touched it in at the far post from six yards.
Notes:
- Florida is now 24-3-3 all-time in home openers. Florida Coach Samantha Bohon is now 3-for-3 in home opening matches (2022: 2-1 win vs South Florida; 2023: 2-0 win vs East Carolina).
- Each of Madison Young’s four collegiate goals were off corner kick. Delaney Tauzel got the assist on Young’s last three, including…
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