Also, FGCU and Stetson (7-5-2, 3-0-1) are now tied for first in the ASUN with 10 points apiece. The Hatters play tomorrow against UNF (3-5-2, 2-1-1).
"It was a good result on the road today," said head coach Jesse Cormier. "I was very proud of our composure to play our game, dominate in possession and have everyone committed to defending when necessary. Our backline of Delplace, Mitchell, Anderson, Le Menec and Riley were able to make educated decisions as we built out of the back end and closed their attack with good effect. It was a complete performance today."
Right out of the gates, Mullings tacked on his sixth goal of the season in the opening two minutes and five seconds of play. Shak Adams along with Jahan Rajaee each were credited with an assist. With the assist, Adams now moves into a tie for second place all-time in the FGCU record book with 14 assists.
Liberty tried to find the equalizer in the 15th minute but a save from Connor Gavigan denied the home side's chance. Just as it looked the Green and Blue were going to head into the intermission with a 1-0 advantage, Mullings collected his brace scoring in the 43rd minute. Noah Bushey was there for the assist, his third of the year which ties for a team-best now with Adams.
In the second period, the FGCU defense anchored down and suffocated the Flames' attack up front, giving up just one shot the entire period. Meanwhile the Eagles fired off five shots (one on target) as the squad secured its second shutout of the season en route to the 2-0 win. Mullings and Ivan Rosales each registered three shots apiece.
"Shak and Rosales made a difference creating wide and Mullings was sharp in front of the goal," added Cormier. "Medilah was excellent in managing and controlling the tempo for us."
Gavigan snagged one save as the Colorado native moves to 3-2-0 this season.
Up Next:
FGCU returns home to face No. 10 Charlotte (8-1-4, 3-0-3 C-USA) this Tuesday night at 7 p.m. The 49ers have been ranked as high as No. 5 this season.
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