SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – The Spring Arbor University women's soccer team celebrated Senior Day with a 3-0 victory over Bethel University on Saturday afternoon at the Cougar Soccer Complex.
Following the match, SAU honored its five seniors,
Lucy Lampart,
Isa Martinez,
Jessie Postma,
Megan Mihaly and
Alyssa Pringle.
The No. 11 ranked Cougars improved to 12-2-2 overall and 6-1-1 in the Crossroads League, remaining in second place, one point behind Grace with one match remaining in the regular season. Bethel fell to 9-6-2 overall and 4-4-0 in conference play.
After a scoreless opening half, Spring Arbor struck three times in a span of 4:52 to take control.
Gracie Beld opened the scoring at the 52:34 mark off an assist from
Claire VanZanten. Just 12 seconds later, VanZanten assisted
Tessa Ponstein to double the lead.
Ponstein then set up Martinez at 57:26, giving the senior a goal on the afternoon SAU celebrated her career.
The Cougars finished with a 22-2 advantage in shots, including a 10-0 edge in shots on goal, and earned nine corner kicks to Bethel's one. SAU did not allow a shot in the second half.
Kailey Walcott and
Mia Warner combined for the shutout without needing to make a save. Martinez led Spring Arbor with five shots, putting four on target, while Ponstein finished with a goal and an assist.
The victory extended Spring Arbor's unbeaten streak to seven matches. The Cougars are 6-0-1 during that stretch and have outscored opponents 19-1.
Spring Arbor wraps up the regular season Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Goshen College. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.
