LOUISVILLE, Ky. — #2 Jacksonville dominated #3 Lipscomb 2-0 on Saturday in the 2025 MSOC ASUN Championship, extending its winning streak to two games before 226 spectators. The Dolphins controlled possession throughout, outshooting the Bisons 19-5 while limiting Lipscomb to just two shots on goal in a dominant defensive performance.
Diego Valles broke the deadlock in the 16th minute, giving Jacksonville an early advantage. Juan Pablo Gonzalez sealed the victory in the 81st minute with an assist from Felix Kogler, providing insurance late in the match. The second-half goal proved decisive as Lipscomb mounted minimal offensive pressure despite playing on neutral ground.
Jacksonville's attack generated consistent opportunities throughout the contest. The Dolphins earned seven corner kicks compared to Lipscomb's two, reflecting their territorial superiority. Goalkeeper saves told the story of the match—Jacksonville's keeper made just two stops while Lipscomb's netminder was forced to make five saves, indicating the relentless pressure applied by the home side.
Lipscomb struggled to establish rhythm offensively, managing only five shot attempts across 90 minutes. The Bisons' defensive unit faced constant waves of Jacksonville attacks, particularly in the second half when the Dolphins' substitutions at halftime—removing Romain Spailier, Matias Tobon, and Felix Kogler—appeared designed to maintain attacking momentum. The tactical adjustments proved effective as Jacksonville controlled the tempo after intermission.
The match remained scoreless through much of the first half despite Jacksonville's early pressure. Juan Pablo Gonzalez tested Lipscomb's defense with multiple attempts, while Romain Spailier's efforts kept the Dolphins threatening. Lipscomb's defensive organization limited clear-cut chances early, but the Bisons could not sustain that resistance once Valles found the breakthrough.
Jacksonville's depth became evident through multiple substitutions, with Hunter Outerbridge, Nicolas Aanensen Karlsen, and Joshua Izu rotating in during the second half. Lipscomb countered with changes of their own, replacing Zach Kennedy and Diego Ramirez, but the adjustments failed to spark offensive production. Mason Cooper's handball foul in the 82nd minute, which led to Gonzalez's clinching goal, exemplified Lipscomb's defensive struggles down the stretch.