AVE MARIA, Fla. -- Barry scored a pair in the first half and held the Gyrenes without a shot as the Buccaneers defeated Ave Maria 2-0 in women's soccer action from Gyrene Field on Friday night.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Barry 2, Ave Maria 0
Records: Barry (6-0-0), AMU (3-1-0)
All-Time Series: Barry leads series 2-0-0
SUMMARY:
- 27:50 - In the 28th minute, the Gyrenes were whistled for a foul in the box and Lucia Garcia stepped up to convert the penalty. | Barry 1, AMU 0
- 44:59 - Just short of half time, the Bucs won a corner. Olivia Bradley rushed to the spot to get the kick off and looped it into the goal for her second tally of the year. | Barry 2, AMU 0
NOTEWORTHY:
- The Bucs out-shot the Gyrenes 9-0, including 6-0 on goal.
- Marlen Hernandez recorded her sixth straight shutout, running her scoreless streak to 540 minutes on the year and 562 dating back to last season. She did not face a shot.
- It was the first time the Bucs held an opponent without a shot since a 4-0 win over Florida National in 2023.
- Emma Schweitzer played the first 50 minutes for Ave Maria, allowing two goals and did not have a save.
- Hannah Kelly played the final 40 minutes, stopping four shots without allowing a goal.
- Garcia converted a penalty kick for the second time this season and now leads the team with four goals. It was also her first game-winner.
- Although the game was a regular game for the Bucs, the Gyrenes played it as an exhibition due to NAIA rules.
- Barry led 5-1 on corners as well.
ON THE HORIZON:
Barry opens Sunshine State Conference play on Wednesday, Sept. 16 against the Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish. The game will be played at MDC Soccer Stadium in Kendall, Fla.
