PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Asbury University women's soccer team bounced back on Saturday afternoon with a big 2-0 shutout victory at Point Park in River States Conference play.
 
The Eagles completed their road trip in Pittsburgh on a strong note, defeating the first-place Pioneers.
 
Asbury collected its sixth shutout of the year and improves to 6-4-1 overall and 5-2-1 in RSC action.
 
Highlights
*After a scoreless first half, Elizabeth Sparks put the Eagles on the board with a goal in the 57^th minute of play. Genevieve Hill provided the assist on the score.
*With a 1-0 advantage, AU added another goal of insurance as Caroline Absher found the back of the net five minutes later to put the game out of reach.
*Point Park was held to only two shots on goal throughout the course of the match and finished with only four shot attempts in the final 25 minutes of regulation.
 
Key Stats
*The Eagles recorded 15 shots with six shots landing on goal.
*Elizabeth Sparks notched her second goal scored this week and led the Eagles' offense finished with six shots individually.
*Absher and Sparks each lead AU's offensive attack with seven goals scored this season.
*Jamie Steele posted her sixth shutout in goal and tabbed two saves in the victory.
 
Next Up
The Eagles are back in action on November 12 when they host Oakland City at home. The match is slatted for a 7 PM start time.