Sunday, August 30
Boca Raton, FL
1 p.m.
Florida Gators
3-1-1, 0-0-0
1
at
1
Florida Atlantic
1-2-2, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Fla. Atlantic | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Addy Hess (right) celebrates her goal with Kyra Taylor Sunday. Florida and Florida Atlantic tied 1-1 in Boca Raton, Fla. [Photo: Paul Fong]
No. 20 Florida and Florida Atlantic Tie 1-1
Sunday, August 30, 2026 | Soccer
BOCA RATON, Fla. — No. 20 Florida soccer closed the opening month of the season with a 1-1 draw at Florida Atlantic on Sunday afternoon at FAU Soccer Stadium.
Sunday's Scoring
After a scoreless opening half, sophomore Addy Hess put the Gators on the board early in the second half.
Kyra Taylor's deep centering cross found Hess at the top of the six-yard box. With a swipe of her right foot, Hess scored her first goal of the season at 48:05.
Florida Atlantic tied the match in the 63rd minute when Hailey Santiago scored just inside the near post on a one-on-one opportunity.
Each team entered Sunday's match coming off sizable shutout wins Thursday. Florida defeated Jacksonville 6-0, while Florida Atlantic beat Howard 7-0.
Both teams had opportunities to find the go-ahead goal. Florida's final chance came on its 12th corner kick in the 89th minute, when Lael Hill's header hit the crossbar.
The crossbar also denied an early Gator chance as Hess also hit the bar with a header in the second minute. The Gators outshot the Owls 18-10 Sunday, including an 11-5 advantage in shots on goal.
Did You Know?
Coach Zimmerman Said
"A lot of credit to FAU. They worked extremely hard and made it very difficult. Their goalkeeper had a career-high 10 saves and came up big for them.
"Proud of our group for how we started both halves and created some very good chances. Toughest thing in fútbol is to break down a team that sits in a low block, and it was one of those games.
"We will rest and recover and get back to work as we prepare for a very good Youngstown State team on Thursday!" — Florida head coach Nick Zimmerman
Records
Florida: 3-1-1, 0-0-0 SEC
Florida Atlantic: 1-2-2, 0-0-0 American
Series
Florida leads 7-0-2
Next Up
Florida opens September with a pair of home matches to close nonconference play.
The Gators celebrate Senior Night on Thursday, Sept. 3, when Youngstown State visits Donald R. Dizney Stadium. Florida will recognize its 10-member senior class at Thursday's match: Lena Bailey, Paris Bice, Emma Duval, Montelene Dymond, Jayden Emmanuel, Hannah Jibril, Zoe Main, Kelsey Smith, Kyra Taylor and Avery Upton.
The Penguins (0-4-1, 0-0 Horizon League) lost 2-0 Sunday evening at Miami (Ohio).
vs. Youngstown State
Date: Thursday, Sept. 3
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET at Donald R. Dizney Stadium
Streaming Video: SEC Network + Announcers: Ryan Urquhart and Matthew Stubbington
ESPN 98.1 FM / 850 AM WRUF Announcers: Sky Lebron and Nevada Cullen calling the action
Live Stats
Admission: Free
Promotions: Make some noise for the Gators! The first 150 fans receive free Thundersticks so your support be heard! Senior Night: Stick around after the match as Florida celebrates its senior class with a special Senior Night ceremony.
Then another Sunday match against an undefeated opponent when No. 5 Wake Forest (5-0, 0-0 ACC) comes to Dizney Stadium. The Demon Deacons start road action Thursday evening at South Florida.
vs. No. 5 Wake Forest
Date: Sunday, Sept. 6
Time: Noon ET at Donald R. Dizney Stadium
Streaming Video: SEC Network + Announcers: Ryan Urquhart and Matthew Stubbington
ESPN 98.1 FM / 850 AM WRUF Announcers: Sky Lebron and Nevada Cullen calling the action
Live Stats
Admission: Free
Promotions: Alumni Day - Gators Soccer welcomes alumni back to The Diz! Come early and get the fun started before Florida takes on Wake Forest. Young Gator fans can visit the face painter, get a balloon animal and have some fun in the Kids Zone!
Admission is free for all Gator soccer regular-season home matches. 2026 Florida Soccer Promotions
Florida (3-1-1, 0-0 SEC) at Florida Atlantic (1-2-2, 0-0 American)
Stadium: FAU Soccer Stadium (386)
Weather: Some clouds, 89 degrees, east winds at 12 mpg
Scoring Summary:
Shots: Florida 18, FAU 8
Saves: Florida 4 (Jayden Emmanuel 4), FAU 10 (Ashley Small 10)
Cautions:
Sophia Sindelar-UF / yellow (69:26)
Sunday's Scoring
HESS ➕1️⃣
— Gators Soccer (@GatorsSoccer) August 30, 2026
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After a scoreless opening half, sophomore Addy Hess put the Gators on the board early in the second half.
Kyra Taylor's deep centering cross found Hess at the top of the six-yard box. With a swipe of her right foot, Hess scored her first goal of the season at 48:05.
Florida Atlantic tied the match in the 63rd minute when Hailey Santiago scored just inside the near post on a one-on-one opportunity.
Each team entered Sunday's match coming off sizable shutout wins Thursday. Florida defeated Jacksonville 6-0, while Florida Atlantic beat Howard 7-0.
Both teams had opportunities to find the go-ahead goal. Florida's final chance came on its 12th corner kick in the 89th minute, when Lael Hill's header hit the crossbar.
The crossbar also denied an early Gator chance as Hess also hit the bar with a header in the second minute. The Gators outshot the Owls 18-10 Sunday, including an 11-5 advantage in shots on goal.
Did You Know?
- Hess is the sixth different Gator to score through Florida's first five matches.
- The teams' last previous meeting in 2019 also was tied after 90 minutes. Future Olympic gold medalist Deanne Rose scored the golden goal in the 95th minute to give Florida a 3-2 win in Boca Raton. Beginning with the 2022 season, NCAA regular-season matches tied after 90 minutes no longer go to overtime.
Coach Zimmerman Said
"A lot of credit to FAU. They worked extremely hard and made it very difficult. Their goalkeeper had a career-high 10 saves and came up big for them.
"Proud of our group for how we started both halves and created some very good chances. Toughest thing in fútbol is to break down a team that sits in a low block, and it was one of those games.
"We will rest and recover and get back to work as we prepare for a very good Youngstown State team on Thursday!" — Florida head coach Nick Zimmerman
Records
Florida: 3-1-1, 0-0-0 SEC
Florida Atlantic: 1-2-2, 0-0-0 American
Series
Florida leads 7-0-2
Next Up
Florida opens September with a pair of home matches to close nonconference play.
The Gators celebrate Senior Night on Thursday, Sept. 3, when Youngstown State visits Donald R. Dizney Stadium. Florida will recognize its 10-member senior class at Thursday's match: Lena Bailey, Paris Bice, Emma Duval, Montelene Dymond, Jayden Emmanuel, Hannah Jibril, Zoe Main, Kelsey Smith, Kyra Taylor and Avery Upton.
The Penguins (0-4-1, 0-0 Horizon League) lost 2-0 Sunday evening at Miami (Ohio).
vs. Youngstown State
Date: Thursday, Sept. 3
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET at Donald R. Dizney Stadium
Streaming Video: SEC Network + Announcers: Ryan Urquhart and Matthew Stubbington
ESPN 98.1 FM / 850 AM WRUF Announcers: Sky Lebron and Nevada Cullen calling the action
Live Stats
Admission: Free
Promotions: Make some noise for the Gators! The first 150 fans receive free Thundersticks so your support be heard! Senior Night: Stick around after the match as Florida celebrates its senior class with a special Senior Night ceremony.
Then another Sunday match against an undefeated opponent when No. 5 Wake Forest (5-0, 0-0 ACC) comes to Dizney Stadium. The Demon Deacons start road action Thursday evening at South Florida.
vs. No. 5 Wake Forest
Date: Sunday, Sept. 6
Time: Noon ET at Donald R. Dizney Stadium
Streaming Video: SEC Network + Announcers: Ryan Urquhart and Matthew Stubbington
ESPN 98.1 FM / 850 AM WRUF Announcers: Sky Lebron and Nevada Cullen calling the action
Live Stats
Admission: Free
Promotions: Alumni Day - Gators Soccer welcomes alumni back to The Diz! Come early and get the fun started before Florida takes on Wake Forest. Young Gator fans can visit the face painter, get a balloon animal and have some fun in the Kids Zone!
Admission is free for all Gator soccer regular-season home matches. 2026 Florida Soccer Promotions
Florida (3-1-1, 0-0 SEC) at Florida Atlantic (1-2-2, 0-0 American)
Stadium: FAU Soccer Stadium (386)
Weather: Some clouds, 89 degrees, east winds at 12 mpg
| Goals by Period | 1 | 2 | Total |
| Florida | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Scoring Summary:
| No. | Time | Team | Goal Scorer | Assist |
| 1. | 48:05 | UF | Addy Hess | Kyra Taylor |
| 2. | 62:54 | FAU | Hailey Santiago | Amelia Hillman |
Shots: Florida 18, FAU 8
Saves: Florida 4 (Jayden Emmanuel 4), FAU 10 (Ashley Small 10)
Cautions:
Sophia Sindelar-UF / yellow (69:26)
Players Mentioned
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/ SoccerTeam Stats
FLA
FAU
Goals
1
1
Shots
18
8
Shots on Goal
11
5
Saves
4
10
Corners
12
4
Fouls
8
9
Scoring Plays
Addy Hess (1)
Assisted By: Kyra Taylor
GOAL by FLA Hess, Addy Assist by Taylor, Kyra.
48:05
Hailey Santiago (4)
Assisted By: Amelia Hillman
GOAL by FAU Santiago, Hailey Assist by Hillman, Amelia.
62:54
Game Leaders
fwd
Shots
6
SOG
4
Goals
1
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
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