Lincoln Memorial Women's Soccer Team Secures Second Win of Season with 5-0 Victory over Southern Wesleyan University
The Lincoln Memorial women's soccer team continued their strong start to the season with a convincing 5-0 victory over Southern Wesleyan University on Wednesday evening. The Railsplitters dominated the match from start to finish, outshooting the Warriors 22-5 and holding them to zero shots on goal in the first half. The team's potent offense was led by Hannah Stafford, who scored two goals and recorded two assists, while Ellie Snyder led the team with five shots on goal.
Key Takeaways:
- Lincoln Memorial's offense was led by Hannah Stafford, who scored two goals and recorded two assists, while Ellie Snyder led the team with five shots on goal.
- The team's strong defensive performance was highlighted by goalkeeper Emma Cooke, who played all 90 minutes and earned her second shutout of the season.
- Lincoln Memorial dominated the match in every category, outshooting Southern Wesleyan 22-5 and holding them to zero shots on goal in the first half.
- The Railsplitters' victory improves their record to 2-0-1 on the season and sets them up for a strong start to conference play.
- The team was able to get across to their attacking third quickly, with multiple players creating scoring opportunities throughout the match.
Statistics:
- Lincoln Memorial outshot Southern Wesleyan 22-5
- Emma Cooke earned two saves and her second shutout of the season
- Hannah Stafford scored two goals and recorded two assists
- Ellie Snyder led the team with five shots on goal
- Lincoln Memorial held Southern Wesleyan to zero shots on goal in the first half
- The team recorded 9 corner kicks and 12 shots on goal in the second half
Sources:
- "LMU Women's Soccer Defeats SWU 5-0:" Lincoln Memorial University News Release, Wednesday, [unnamed publication date and time]
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