The FIU women's soccer team lost 2-0 to the Trojans of Troy, Friday night in Troy.

Coming off a strong performance against the University of Miami that followed back-to-back shutouts, FIU couldn't muster any offense against the Trojans.

"I didn't see the same team that has taken the field in the previous two weeks," said a disappointed Thomas Chestnutt. "It was a disappointing opening stanza all over the pitch and Troy took care of business."

The Trojans took the lead in the 29^th minute on a goal by Ceil Martinec. She was assisted by Evelyn Keith.

Eight minute later, Elena Gaudin made the score 2-0 off the assists by Sydney Beasley and Ashley Davis.

The Golden Panthers had a much better second half as they out-shot Troy 13-4 in the second period. However, FIU couldn't find the back of the net as they missed several opportunities including a penalty kick and a four yarder that could have given FIU the momentum to come from behind.

"We squandered good opportunities," said Chestnutt. "If we could have found one, I think more would have followed."

But the Golden Panthers couldn't find one, and the score remained 2-0 as time expired.

For FIU, Claudia Cardenas (Visalia, Calif.) had four shots, two of them on goal; while fellow freshman Miriam Mercado (Davie, Fla.) added three shots, two on goal.

The Golden Panthers return to action on Sunday as they travel from Troy to Mobile to face the Jaguars of South Alabama.