GOSHEN, Ind. – The Spring Arbor University women's soccer team closed the regular season with a 4-0 victory over Goshen College on Wednesday, securing second place in the Crossroads League standings.
The No. 5 ranked Cougars improved to 13-2-2 overall and 7-1-1 in league play. Goshen finished 3-13-2 overall and 0-8-1 in the conference.
Four different players scored for Spring Arbor, which extended its unbeaten streak to eight matches.
Isa Martinez led the attack with a goal and an assist.
Martinez opened the scoring in the 10th minute, putting SAU ahead at the 9:53 mark.
Karly Miller doubled the lead shortly before halftime, finishing off an assist from
Ella Peck in the 41st minute.
Claire VanZanten added the Cougars' third goal in the 63rd minute off a feed from Martinez.
Maddie Muilenburg completed the scoring with an unassisted goal in the 87th minute.
Spring Arbor controlled possession and scoring opportunities, finishing with a 28-1 advantage in shots and a 13-0 edge in corner kicks. The Cougars put 12 attempts on target and did not allow a shot in the second half.
Kailey Walcott made one save as she and
Mia Warner combined for the shutout.
SAU is 7-0-1 over its last eight matches and has outscored opponents 23-1 during that stretch.
The Cougars will host the opening round of the Crossroads League Tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m.
