MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – The Spring Arbor University women's soccer team defeated Mount Vernon Nazarene University 3-0 on Saturday evening at CH4 Stadium, extending its winning streak to four matches with another shutout.
The No. 18 ranked Cougars improved to 10-2-1 overall and 4-1 in the Crossroads League. Mount Vernon Nazarene fell to 5-5-2 overall and 2-3 in conference play.
Claire VanZanten opened the scoring in the 34th minute, finishing off an assist from
Ella Peck for her team-leading 12th goal of the season. Spring Arbor took a 1-0 lead into halftime after outshooting MVNU 21-1 in the opening half.
Alana Simmons and
Ayla Thompson added goals less than three minutes apart in the second half to give the Cougars breathing room. Simmons scored in the 69th minute before Thompson extended the advantage to 3-0 in the 71st.
Spring Arbor controlled play throughout, finishing with a 33-2 advantage in shots and a 17-2 edge in shots on goal. SAU also earned six corner kicks to MVNU's two.
Kailey Walcott and
Mia Warner each played one half and made one save, combining for the Cougars' 10th shutout of the season. MVNU goalkeeper Hailey Burger finished with 14 saves.
Spring Arbor has outscored its opponents 14-0 during its four-match winning streak. VanZanten has scored in each of those victories, totaling eight goals over that stretch.
The Cougars return home to host Grace College on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Cougar Soccer Complex.
