THOMASVILLE, Ga.- Palm Beach Atlantic University (1-0-0) secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Thomas University on Friday afternoon at the TU Soccer Complex, with the visiting team registering a shutout and eight shots on goal.

Palm Beach Atlantic defeated Thomas 3-0 at the TU Complex on Friday. The Sailfish opened the scoring in the first half and secured the win with two additional goals in the second half. The visiting team dominated offensively, recording 15 shots with 8 on goal, while the defense held Thomas to just 4 shots on target, earning a shutout.

The first half saw Palm Beach Atlantic take the lead early with Maddie Hulme's goal in the 15th minute, assisted by Anna Foreman. The visitors maintained pressure throughout, with multiple attempts on goal, including shots by Ariana Jones and Faith Hardy that were saved by Thomas' goalkeeper, Kennedi Warren-Young. Despite several offside calls against the 'Fish, they held a 1-0 advantage at the end of the half, with Brooke Delzatto making key saves to deny Thomas' chances.

The second half began with the 'Fish extending their lead with a goal by Ariana Jones in the 52nd minute. Despite a wide shot attempt by Jordan Lavery shortly after, the visitors maintained pressure, and Hulme capitalized in the 65th minute with a goal, assisted by Kendall Popp, to make it 3-0. Delzatto was instrumental in maintaining the clean sheet with key saves against Thomas, ensuring the 'Fish's decisive victory at the end of regulation, which was cut short due to a heat advisory at the 70th minute.

Palm Beach Atlantic took an early advantage in the first half against Thomas, with Hulme scoring the first and only goal at the 15:07 mark, assisted by Foreman. The visiting team maintained offensive pressure, recording multiple shots on target, but were repeatedly halted by Thomas's goalkeeper, Warren-Young, who made several key saves. The 'Fish's aggressive play resulted in four offsides and a yellow card for Sabrina Blount at 28:51. Thomas had opportunities of their own, with shots by Ali Baca and Pearl Mortimer, but were unable to convert against the vigilant efforts of the 'Fish's goalkeeper, Delzatto.

The 'Fish extended their lead early in the second half with a goal by Jones at the 52:54 mark, making the score 2-0. Shortly after, Hulme netted another goal for the Sailfish in the 65:57 minute, assisted by Popp, increasing their margin to 3-0. Thomas struggled to capitalize on their opportunities, with two shots from Mortimer and Sasha Manders going high and being saved by Delzatto. Despite multiple fouls from Thomas and a corner kick attempt, they were unable to score, leaving the 'Fish with a decisive victory.

Hulme scored two goals, including the game-winner, from three shots, with two shots on goal. Delzatto recorded a shutout with four saves in 70 minutes of play. Foreman contributed an assist to the team's performance. Popp also added an assist while recording one shot on goal. 

The Sailfish stay in Georgia as they take on Valdosta State on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. to complete their opening weekend road trip.