Sep. 30, 2000

ATLANTA, GA -

Florida Atlantic University nearly battled back from a three-goal deficit before falling to Georgia State University, 3-2, Saturday afternoon in Atlanta, GA. The loss drops FAU to 5-5-0 overall and 0-2-0 in Trans America Athletic Conference play.

Georgia State led 2-0 midway through the first half after a Scott Mora goal at 11:51 and a score by Terrance Johnson at 25:35. The Panthers maintained the two-goal advantage into the half.

At 55:26, GSU increased its advantage to 3-0 after Matt Campion scored from 25 yards out.

FAU finally got on the board with 19:59 left in the match when Federico Santana scored on a free kick. The Owls pulled to within one goal with 1:58 left when Patrik Slattman scored from five yards out on an assist by Marcus Henricsson.

FAU, however, would run out of time before it could get any closer. The Panthers outshot the Owls 13-12.