MIAMI – FIU Women's Soccer fell to Sam Houston, 1-0, on Thursday evening.

The Bearkats struck early, capitalizing on a scoring opportunity just seven minutes into the match. A Panther foul just outside the box set up a short free kick, which Sam Houston converted to take a 1-0 lead.

FIU recorded four shots in the first half but couldn't find the back of the net, sending the match into halftime with the Bearkats holding a one-goal advantage.

The second half turned into a defensive battle, as both teams fired seven shots apiece but were unable to convert. The score held steady, sealing a 1-0 win for Sam Houston.

Junior goalkeeper Valery Restrepo posted a career-high seven saves in the contest, surpassing her previous mark of six saves during the 2024 season against Liberty.

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FIU Women's Soccer will be back on their home pitch on Sunday, October 19 at 1 p.m. as they welcome Louisiana Tech for the Panthers' second to last match of the season.

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