STILLWATER, Okla. – The positive is Florida soccer has no other teams remaining on the schedule with "OSU" initials.
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The No. 5 Gator soccer team dropped its second 1-0 decision of the weekend, losing in double overtime Sunday afternoon at Oklahoma State's Neal Patterson Stadium. In Friday's action at the Donald R. Dizney Stadium, Florida lost 1-0 to Ohio State.
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This weekend started a stretch of seven consecutive Gator opponents that advanced to 2017 NCAA Tournament play.
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Sunday's Score:
The golden goal came when Marlo Zoeller received the ball from Julia Lenhardt deep in Florida's half. She took a touch as she moved through the center of the box and then scored on a 12-yard right footed strike to the far post.
The Gators had opportunities Sunday, albeit not plentiful. One of the better looks came with 10 minutes remaining in regulation. On one of Florida's nine corner kicks for the day, senior
Sarah Troccoli's header in the center of the goal was tipped over by OSU goalkeeper Hannah Warner for another corner kick.
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Records:
Florida: 2-2-0, 0-0 SEC
Oklahoma State: 3-0, 0-0 Big 12
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Florida now leads the all-time series with Oklahoma State 4-1.
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What the Becky Burleigh Said:
What did you take from today's result?
"It was tough. We were trying to bounce back and for very long, long stretches of that game we had the play. But ultimately, we didn't really create many offensive opportunities out of that possession. That needs to change.
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"I told the team afterward, if you want to be resilient, you've got to have adversity. We've certainly have had our share of it. We have two big games next weekend so there's no time to feel sorry for ourselves. Now it is the time to find answers." –Florida Head Coach
Becky Burleigh
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Preseason Conference Votes:
Florida took third in the 2017 SEC regular-season standings. Oklahoma State won the 2017 Big 12 title.
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Florida – The
SEC coaches picked the Gators to win the 2018 Southeastern Conference title.
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OSU – The Cowgirls are picked to finish
second in the Big 12. Â West Virginia is the preseason pick to win the league.
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Rankings:
Florida ranks No. 5 on theÂ
Aug. 21 United Soccer Coaches poll and OSU is receiving votes.
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Next Up:
Florida returns home to play host to two top-10 matches next weekend at the
Donald R. Dizney Stadium.
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No. 2 UCLA - Friday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m.
College Colors Day – the student who shows the most pride wins a prize.
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No. 8 Southern California - .Sunday, Sept. 2 at 6 p.m.
Saluting Those Who Serve – all members of the armed services and first responders honored
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Both matches available on SEC Network + and audio available on GatorVisio.com.
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Florida (2-2, 0-0 SEC) at Oklahoma State (3-0, 0-0 Big 12)
Stadium: Neal Patterson Stadium (1,059)
Weather: 93 degrees, winds SSW 16 mph, 46% humidity
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Goals by Period |
1 |
2 |
OT1 |
OT2 |
Total |
Florida |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Oklahoma State |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
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Scoring Summary:
No. |
Time |
Team |
Goal Scorer |
Assist |
Description |
1. |
102:01 |
OSU |
Marlo Zoeller |
Julia Lenhardt |
12 yard shot to far post |
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Shots: Florida 8, OSU 15
Saves: Florida 6 (
Kaylan Marckese 6); Oklahoma State 4 (Dani Greenlee 0, Hannah Warner 3; TEAM 1)
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