GAINESVILLE, Fla – Florida soccer scored four goals and had three key points in Sunday’s 4-0 win over LSU at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

The Gators’ four goals are a season high and the most since their 5-1 win over College of Charleston on February 20 in the 2020-21 extended season.

Today’s three points give Florida 10 for the 2021 Southeastern Conference game. Florida entered today’s game in a three-for-10 tie.^e in the SEC. All the points will help the Gators as they appear to be part of the 10 teams that qualify for the SEC tournament in Orange Beach, Alabama. The game begins on Halloween at the Orange Beach Sportsplex.

Sunday’s SEC scores

Sunday score:

It seemed fitting for the Florida Super Seniors pair to tune in for UF’s senior opening goal of the day at 2:01 pm. Loferski Kit sent a cross raised to the far post. LSU goalkeeper Mollee Swift couldn’t get it back and the ball fell just around the corner from the far post. Fifth year senior Madison Alexander touch hid it over the line just to beat a defender Tiger and Swift.

It was the second game in a row that Alexander started scoring for UF as they hit the Gators for the first time in Thursday’s 4-3 loss to Georgia. Alexander’s three goals this season have all come in UF’s last four games.

For the second game in a row, Florida scored three goals in the second half. The 18-minute scoring period began with Loferski bringing the ball down the right side. She sent the ball to Alivia González just above the box. Gonzalez touched down to open the angle and hit a left-footed shot from 17 yards to the far post at 54:17 for his second goal of 2021.

A saved game goal was next for Florida in the 62^sd minute. Second year Sydney Urban’s the corner kick in the middle of the box was led by a freshman Madison Young. It was Young’s first college goal.

After assists on the first two goals, Loferski scored the last goal of the afternoon from a penalty kick at 71:23. Junior Kouri Peace suffered a foul in the box, giving Florida their first penalty of the season. Loferski managed to convert the shot, which was his first penalty of his six seasons with the Gators. The penalty kick extended his team lead totals in goals (5), assists (3) and points (13).

Today’s result was Florida’s fifth shutout of the season.

Records 2021:

Florida (4-10-3, 3-5-1 SEC)
LSU (10-6, 3-6 SEC)

Series records:

Florida leads 20-2-2

What the Gators said:
There seems to have been a pretty big turnaround in scoring. What kinds of adjustments were made to trigger the scoring frenzy?
“We’ve been working on it all year, and it’s something we’ve been training for from the first practice session until now. I think it just takes a while for all to come together. It wasn’t like we waved a magic wand at half-time against Georgia and started scoring goals. The hard work of the players in and around the box, day in and day out, has now paid off in these two games. We have to keep doing it to move forward. “- Florida head coach Tony Amato

What about the Gators defense and the shutout?
“We talked at halftime about making sure we’re really solid from back to front, denying crosses, blocking shots and getting runners back into the box. Georgia [Eaton-Collins] took a hit and had to get out of the game a bit and we just kept on going. Proud of everyone who went back there to keep it going until she can get back into the game. It was really a total team effort from our forwards at Alexa [Goldberg] and Fran [Faraci] who entered the game, to keep the shutout. – Florida Head Coach Tony Amato

Two assists and a goal today. What are your emotions after this match?
“They’re reinforced for sure. Combination of a great team day, individual day and senior day. There’s just a flurry of emotions right now. We’re really excited for a big win. To move forward, he’s a big confident builder heading into South Carolina on Thursday. ” – Senior Loferski Kit

Thoughts on Loferski’s Kit performance today when she had a goal and two assists.
“It was a great performance that we knew she was capable of. We’ve seen flashes of it throughout the year where she’s super dynamic and dangerous. She’s our top scorer and a threat that figures on the report. everyone’s scouting Everything came together for today I’m glad she stepped in and took the penalty on her senior day and found a way to put it to the bottom nets. ” – Florida Head Coach Tony Amato

What went through your mind when you sent the ball over to UF’s first goal?
“Madi [Alexander] was right there. She had a similar purpose at the back post [versus Missouri]. I think Madi has to stay there for the rest of the season as she has scored two goals in exactly the same place. We love her up there and she’s awesome. Winning goals doesn’t always have to be beautiful. “- senior Loferski Kit

Following :
Florida wraps up SEC regular season action Thursday with a home game against South Carolina. The Gamecocks (10-5-1, 5-3-1 SEC) also won 4-0 on Sunday, beating Alabama in Columbia, SC

Thursday October 28 vs. South Carolina

LSU (10-6, 3-6 SEC) in Florida (4-10-3, 3-5-1 SEC)
Stadium: Donald R. Dizney Stadium (579)
Weather: 82 degrees, ENE winds at 7 mph, 62% humidity

Rating:

Shots: LSU 10, Florida 9
Saves: LSU 5 (Mollee Swift 5), Florida 5 (Alexa goldberg 3; Francesca Faraci 1; TEAM 1)
Offside: LSU 1, UF 3
Precautions: Maddy Rhodes, UF – yellow (44:00)