GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA — West Florida defeated UAH 1-0 on Friday, extending its unbeaten streak to 11 matches with a clinical second-half performance. Jillian Thompson's goal in the 57th minute proved decisive as the Argonauts maintained their regional powerhouse status with a 14-0-2 record, while the visiting Chargers fell to 6-7-2 after their fourth consecutive loss.
The first half remained scoreless despite West Florida's territorial dominance. The home side generated multiple scoring opportunities through Sofia Hasler, Mya Swinton, Olof Thorvaldsdottir, and Megan Gettys, but UAH's defense held firm. The Chargers managed limited offensive chances, with Erin Turley's attempt sailing high in the 20th minute representing their best first-half opportunity.
West Florida controlled possession throughout the opening 45 minutes, earning 10 corner kicks compared to UAH's one. The Argonauts' attacking pressure mounted steadily, yet goalkeeper execution and defensive organization kept the match level at halftime. Both teams made multiple substitutions before the break, with UAH cycling through five changes by the 40th minute.
Thompson broke through early in the second half, capitalizing on a set-up from Rece Grant in the 57th minute to give West Florida the lead. The goal shifted momentum decisively, as the Argonauts controlled the remainder of the match while UAH struggled to generate consistent attacking rhythm.
West Florida's shot advantage proved overwhelming: the Argonauts attempted 17 shots with