FORT MYERS, Fla. – The No. 12 FGCU men's soccer team (3-3-1) dropped a 4-1 decision to No. 13 UCF (4-1-1) Wednesday night at the FGCU Soccer Complex.

"Tonight was a comprehensive loss," said head coach Jesse Cormier. "We didn't have the right type of mentality, attitude as a coaching staff and team. It's a defeat for all of us, not just the players. UCF had a better plan and executed it better along with their strong identity. I was proud of how we responded in the second half. We have to look at this loss, be humbled and be open to learning and getting ready for FAU next week."

UCF wasted no time getting on the board tacking on the first tally just three minutes into the game. FGCU had back-to-back shots in the 18th minute for a chance to equalize but Shak Adams (Antioch, Tenn./Cane Ridge HS) and Noah Bushey (Spokane, Wash./New Mexico) were both denied from close range inside the box. The Knights then bumped their lead up to three scoring six minutes apart in the 30th and 36th minute, both from All-American forward Cal Jennings.

Both squads were tied in shots (eight) heading into the break with FGCU putting four on target. Eagles held a 4-1 edge in corner kicks.

Coming out of the intermission, FGCU struck quick as Adams netted his first goal of the season off a cross in the box from O'Vonte Mullings (Toronto, Ontario/Northview Heights Secondary HS) in the 52nd minute. The goal moved Adams into sole possesion of second place all-time on the FGCU goals list. The Eagles continued to move forward, launching four more shots, two on net before UCF tacked on its fourth goal of the contest in the 74th minute.

Down the stretch, both clubs would play with 10 men as each side received a red card. All said FGCU out-shot UCF 18-11 (eight on frame) and had a 5-1 edge in corners. Keeper Gustavo Vasconcelos (Recife, Brazil/Colegio GGE) secured four saves in the losing effort.

Up Next
FGCU is off for the next week until hitting the road Wednesday, Sept. 25 to face FAU (2-2-0). Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Fall Sports Single-Game, Season and Group Tickets On Sale
Single game tickets for volleyball, men's soccer and women's soccer are on sale now. Prices are $7 for adults and $5 for military/veterans (with ID) and youth (age 15 and under).

Season tickets (entry to each home game) are $55 for volleyball and women's soccer and $40 for men's soccer. Group tickets are $7 for groups of 15 or more and will include reserved seats, group recognition, a group activity and choice of FGCU gear or food. Fall Frequent Flyer passes, which includes a total of 30 entries to all three sports, are just $99.

For all inquiries, you can visit FGCUtickets.com, call 239-590-7145 or stop by the ticket office, which is open daily Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and one hour prior to all home events.

FOLLOW ALONG
For up-to-the-minute information and a behind-the-scenes look at the FGCU men's soccer program, follow on Twitter @FGCU_MSoccer, Instagram @FGCU_MSoccer, Facebook /FGCUMSoccer, and YouTube /FGCUAthletics.

HEAD COACH JESSE CORMIER
Jesse Cormier completed his second as head coach of the FGCU men's soccer program after being hired in January of 2017 to become just the 2nd head coach in program history. Cormier has guided FGCU to a 20-14-6 (.575) record overall, including a 9-2-2 mark (.773) in ASUN play. The Eagles have reached the ASUN Tournament semifinals for eight-straight seasons (every year of eligibility), as Cormier has coached 16 all-conference selections since his arrival (program-record 10 in 2017). Cormier was the head coach at his alma mater the University of Vermont for the previous 13 seasons. He won 14 games with the Catamounts in 2016 and advanced to the NCAA Tournament Second Round. During his time with Vermont, Cormier guided the program to the America East Tournament in 12 of 13 seasons, making five title game appearances, winning two tournament crowns, claiming a regular-season championship and advancing to three NCAA tournaments, including a pair of Second Round appearances. Cormier holds an overall 134-103-53 (.553) record as a head coach in his fourteen plus seasons at the helm.

#FEEDFGCU
FGCU Athletics sponsors events throughout the year to benefit the FGCU Campus Food Pantry (www.fgcu.edu/foodpantry) and the Harry Chapin Food Bank (www.harrychapinfoodbank.org), FGCU Athletics' charities of choice. For more information, including how to make a contribution, please visit www.fgcu.edu/foodpantry and utilize the hashtag #FeedFGCU to help raise awareness.

ABOUT FGCU
FGCU teams have combined to win an incredible 78 conference regular season and tournament titles in just 11+ seasons at the Division-I level. Additionally, in just seven+ seasons of D-I postseason eligibility, the Eagles have had a combined 36 teams or individuals compete in NCAA championships. Seven FGCU programs have earned a top-25 national ranking in their respective sport - including both men's soccer, women's soccer, and women's basketball again in 2018-19. FGCU also collectively earned a record 3.35 GPA in the classroom in spring 2018 and have outpaced their institution's undergraduate student body GPA each of the past 20 semesters. In 2016-17, the Green and Blue posted a department-best sixth-place finish in the DI-AAA Learfield Directors' Cup and top-100 showing nationally, ahead of several Power-5 and FBS institutions. The Eagles also served an all-time high 7,200 volunteer hours - being recognized as one of two runners-up for the inaugural NACDA Community Service Award presented by the Fiesta Bowl in 2017.