MIAMI – FIU women's soccer dropped its first conference match of the season, falling 2-1 to Liberty on Sunday afternoon.

The Panthers limited Liberty's opportunities in the first half, allowing just five shots and two shots on goal.

The Flames broke through in the 36th minute, as Isabella Wedemeyer found the back of the net to give Liberty a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with both teams tightening up defensively until Liberty doubled its advantage in the 80th minute.

FIU responded immediately, scoring less than a minute later when senior Chinatsu Kaio netted her third goal of the season, and first since August 24, to cut the deficit to 2-1.

The Panthers couldn't find an equalizer, suffering their first loss in Conference USA play.

FIU finished the match with nine total shots and three on goal. Kaio led the way with three shots and two on target, while sophomores Delfina Lombardi and Montelene Dymond each added two shots apiece.

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The Panthers will be back on the road as they travel to Middle Tennessee for a matchup against the Blue Raiders on October 12 at 12 p.m. ET.

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