MIAMI – The #23 FIU men's soccer team scored four goals in the second half Saturday night to take down the Saint Mary's Gaels in a 5-1 non-conference matchup at home.

After the Gaels scored the first goal of the night in the 17^th minute, the Panthers proceeded to rattle off five consecutive goals in their seventh victory of the season.

The Panthers maintained possession and finally got on the board in the 35^th minute as Philip Hildebrandt slotted  a ball into the box, giving way to Simon Afrifa to fire off a goal to tie up the match at one.

Heading into the second half, FIU came out blazing offensively, beginning with a goal in the 60^th minute as Diego Castillo ripped a ball from outside the 18 for his first goal of the year, making it 2-1.

Two minutes later, the Panthers brought home a third goal as Eduardo Mustre slotted a pass to Bernardo Dos Santos Monteiro who finished off the play for a goal to put FIU up by two. The junior has scored goals in back-to-back games for the Blue & Gold.

FIU was not done as in the 74^th minute, junior Eduardo Mustre chipped in for his team-leading eighth goal as he turned in the box, while firing a shot from his left foot.

The scoring spree wrapped up when Francesco Renzi added with the fifth goal on penalty kick in the 78^th minute.

On the night, the Panthers outshot the Gaels, 15-2, including firing off eight shots in the first half.

UP NEXT
The Panthers prepare for a road matchup in Fort Myers as they take on the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles this Tuesday, Oct. 17.

First kick from is set for 7 p.m. and can be streamed on ESPN+.

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