William Smith Blanks Crusaders
5 September 2019 William Smith Blanks Crusaders
The fifth ranked William Smith College soccer team defeated Mary Hardin-Baylor 3-0 in a non-conference contest at the HSU Soccer Complex this evening. With the win, the Herons are now 2-0-0 this season.
William Smith opened the scoring in the 21st minute when first-yearSeneca Blakely-Armitagenotched her first collegiate goal. She collected a pass inside the 18-yard box and fired a shot into the back of the net. Fellow first-yearKatrine Bergwas credited with an assist on the goal. JuniorCharlotte Carrauhad a pair of scoring opportunities in the 34th minute but both attempts were stopped by Emmalee McMaude.
JuniorMaialen Martinezextended William Smiths lead with her second goal in as many games. She collected a rebound and buried a shot into the lower left corner. SophomoreSarah Graywas credited with an assist on the goal. JuniorMerilyn Hinrichsrounded out the scoring in the 83rd minute with her first goal of the season. She received a pass from seniorElizabeth Mooreand flicked a shot over McMaude and across the goal line.
The Herons dominated the stat sheet, outshooting the Crusaders 22-4. William Smith also held a 6-1 edge in corner kicks.
SophomoreAmanda Keslerplayed all 90 minutes and made one save as she posted her second consecutive shutout. McMaude played all 90 minutes in goal for Mary Hardin-Baylor, making nine saves.
The Herons will be back in action next Saturday, Sept. 7, when they welcome Messiah to Cozzens Field. The game is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.