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Men's Soccer Liv Becker, Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant

Argos Outlast AUM 6–3 to Advance to GSC Championship

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In a thrilling GSC Conference semifinal matchup, the University of West Florida men's soccer team powered past Auburn Montgomery 6–3 to secure their spot in Sunday's championship game. The Argonauts delivered one of their most explosive offensive performances of the season, highlighted by a hat trick from standout forward Callum Edwards

The scoring opened in the 28th minute when Adrian Rodriguez capitalized on early pressure, slotting home the first goal of the match to put UWF ahead 1–0. The Argos continued to control possession and were rewarded again just before halftime. In the 43rd minute, Edwards struck his first of the night, sending West Florida into the break with a confident 2-0 lead.

UWF wasted no time extending their advantage in the second half. In the 58th minute, Manu Bernabeu finished a well-orchestrated attack, with Kendrick Hernandez and Rafael Esteves combining to set up the goal that made it 3–0. But AUM refused to fade. The Warhawks stormed back with two quick goals in the 61st and 63rd minutes, tightening the score to 3–2 and shifting momentum.

The Argos responded with composure, continuing to generate dangerous chances. Their pressure paid off when Rodrigo Bacci connected on a clean cross to restore the two-goal cushion, assisted by Adrian Rodriguez. Still, AUM was not done—the Warhawks struck again in the 75th minute, pulling within one at 4–3.

With the match tightening, UWF turned once more to Callum Edwards. In the 82nd minute, Edwards broke free on an isolated attack and buried his second goal of the night. He later sealed the victory and completed his hat trick in the 88th minute after a sharp assist from Adrian Rodriguez, cementing a commanding 6-3 victory. 

With the win, the Argos advance to the GSC Championship where they will face Mississippi College on Sunday at 12 p.m. as they look to claim the conference crown.

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Players Mentioned

Rodrigo Bacci

#2 Rodrigo Bacci

D/M
6' 1"
Senior
Rafael Esteves

#8 Rafael Esteves

M/F
5' 11"
Redshirt Junior
Kendrick Hernandez

#10 Kendrick Hernandez

F
5' 8"
Senior
Callum  Edwards

#14 Callum Edwards

F
6' 0"
Junior
Adrian Rodriguez

#20 Adrian Rodriguez

M
5' 6"
Junior
Manu Bernabeu

#9 Manu Bernabeu

F
5' 8"
Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

Rodrigo Bacci

#2 Rodrigo Bacci

6' 1"
Senior
D/M
Rafael Esteves

#8 Rafael Esteves

5' 11"
Redshirt Junior
M/F
Kendrick Hernandez

#10 Kendrick Hernandez

5' 8"
Senior
F
Callum  Edwards

#14 Callum Edwards

6' 0"
Junior
F
Adrian Rodriguez

#20 Adrian Rodriguez

5' 6"
Junior
M
Manu Bernabeu

#9 Manu Bernabeu

5' 8"
Graduate Student
F