Box Score MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. | Florida Memorial University faced off against St. Thomas in round one of the Battle of Miami Gardens. The Lions were locked in a tight contest with the Bobcats at Dr. Lester Brown Park, and exchanged shots throughout the match, but the Bobcats found the lone goal in the 77th minute to hand FMU its first loss in conference play this season.

FMU defender Julia Duarte led the team in shots with a pair on the day, while teammates Olecia Colston, Alexia Medrano Martinez, Luna Berushi, Jada Samuels and Alba Carcamo-Alvarado chipped in one shot each. Goalkeeper Isabella Rueda played all 90 minutes, finishing with one goal allowed and seven saves.

The loss drops FMU to 2-2-3 on the season and 0-1 in conference play.

The Lions return to action Saturday, October 4, when they'll host Southeastern in conference play. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. at Orange Bowl Field.