CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio – It was a complete performance for the Asbury University women's soccer team on Saturday afternoon as they shutout Ohio Christian 4-0 for their second straight victory.
The win marks the second consecutive shutout for the Eagles, who improve to 2-3-1 (2-1-1, RSC) on the year.
Highlights
*After a scoreless first half, the Eagles got things going in a hurry in the second.
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Elizabeth Sparks scored her second goal of the year five minutes into the second half to give Asbury a 1-0 edge.
*Moments later,
Genevieve Hill added to scoring column as she found the back of the net on a PK goal.
*Six minutes after Hill's goal,
Audrey Van Lieu scored to push the lead out to 3-0.
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Olivia Ruckriegel put the finishing touches on a solid half of play as she scored the fourth goal of the half in the final five minutes of play to make it 4-0 AU.
Key Stats
*Goalkeeper
Jamie Steele posted her second shutout of the week, logging four saves in Saturday's win.
*Asbury finished the contest with 18 shots in total.
*AU landed 10 shots on goal, as
Caroline Absher and
Jordan Holt posted three shots apiece.
*Sparks and Ruckriegel collect their second goals of the year, while
Genevieve Hill and
Audrey Van Lieu record their first collegiate goals.
Next Up
Asbury will return to Wilmore for a non-conference matchup with Campbellsville on Tuesday at 5 PM.
