Gator Soccer Wins in Double Overtime

Wednesday, 25 August 2010 17:06

The Gator soccer team opened its 2010 season against the University of Miami in front of 1,932 fans on Friday, with a 2-1 win in double overtime.

Story and Photos by Rodney Rogers

Though the first half was scoreless, the Gators scored first in the second half at the 49th minute with a kick from McKenzie Barney. Four minutes later, Miami scored a goal and tied the game. The game went into overtime with neither team being able to score.

During the second overtime, freshman Taylor Travis (No. 49) made her first goal as a Gator to win the game. Her teammates rushed the field and piled on top of her. We really weren’t sure if she was going to make it out alive. During interviews, Travis said she felt "as high as a kite."

Admission is free for all regular season Gator soccer matches so come on out and support your Gators.