MIAMI – Junior forward Montelene Dymond scored twice to lead FIU Women's Soccer to its first victory of the 2025 season, defeating in-state rival Florida Atlantic (0-3-1), 3-1, on Sunday.
The Owls came out strong, dominating possession for most of the opening 15 minutes. Their early pressure paid off in the 13th minute when Leila Etemadi found the back of the net to give FAU a 1-0 lead.
Both sides battled evenly for the next stretch until FIU found the equalizer in the 28th minute. A perfectly placed service from sophomore Kiara Clarke connected with senior Chinatsu Kaio, who calmly slotted home her second goal in as many games to tie the match at 1-1.