ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFKnights.com) – The UCF women's soccer team dropped a tough one at home Thursday, as Cincinnati took down the Knights 2-0 at the UCF Soccer Complex.
Despite out shooting the Bearcats 14-11 including 10-5 in the first half, the Black and Gold were unable to find the back of the net.
Four different Knights had taken quality shots in the first 20 minutes and it looked like UCF was in control. But with just over a minute to play in the half, Cincinnati converted a set piece corner attempt taking a 1-0 lead into the locker room.
The Bearcats kept that momentum in the second half, as they came out hungry and put together another goal in the 49th minute. The Knights were only able to manage a few quality chances after that, including a laser from senior Cortney O'Connell the deflected off the crossbar.
The Bearcats would control the match down the stretch, keeping the Knights from attempting a single shot in the last 17 minutes of the game to secure the victory.
Numbers Game
• UCF drops to .500 at 7-7-1 on the season including 3-3-0 at home and 4-3-1 on the road.
•.The win by Cincinnati marks the first time a home team has lost in the all-time series.
•.The all-time series is now even at 3-3-1.
• The Knights are 15-1-1 over the last two seasons in games where Carol Rodrigues scores a goal and 4-11-2 when opponents keep her off the scoreboard
• Rodrigues was able to manage just a single shot against the Bearcats.
•.The loss marks just the second time this season the Knights have been beaten by an opponent not ranked in the top-25 at the time of the match.
AAC Picture
• UCF falls to 2-3-1 in the AAC and is now in 7th place overall with 7 points.
• The Knights hold a two point lead over Houston but trial USF and Cincinnati by four.
• The top six teams in conference points will advance to the AAC tournament.
Next Up
UCF Soccer Presented by Napleton Volkswagon will host East Carolina Sunday Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. The match at the UCF Soccer Complex will feature a special pre-game ceremony honoring UCF's senior class and will the Knights final home game of the season.