Liberty, Mo. – The Maryville women's soccer team's offense exploded for three second half goals en route to a 3-1 victory over William Jewell Sunday afternoon at Greene Stadium in Liberty Mo.
 
What Happened – The Saints and Cardinals played to a 0-0 stalemate after the first 45 minutes of play with Maryville holding a 13-7 advantage in shots. Stacie Muehling put the Saints on top in the 58th minute with a free kick from 19-yards out on the left wing to give Maryville a 1-0 lead. Kaley Ruff added an insurance goal seven minutes later as she took a rebound and slotted it to the lower left corner to stake the Saints to a 2-0 advantage. Kristen Sparks extended the Maryville lead to 3-0 as she took a crossing pass from Allison Verville and headed it home from 3-yards out in the 75th minute. The Cardinals cracked the scoreboard 15 second later to cut the Maryville lead to 3-1. 
 
Inside the Numbers – The Saints have not given up a goal in the first half of a match all season. Ruff's goal was her team-high third tally of the season. The Saints had a 22-18 advantage in shots with 11 of those being on frame. Elyse Waterhouse earned her second win of the year with six saves. 
 
Records – Maryville – 3-1-3, 2-1-1 GLVC
            William Jewell – 4-4-1, 1-3-0 GLVC
 
Up Next – The Saints return home to Maryville Field Friday, Sept. 28, as Maryville takes on Rockhurst. The match is slated to begin at 3:30 p.m.