JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The win streak for Maryville women's soccer continued as the Saints secured their seventh-straight win, this time coming versus the Lincoln University Blue Tigers. It was the first meeting between Maryville and the GLVC-freshmen Lincoln.
Elsa Nilson-Hurtig tallied two goals in the win, adding on an assist as well.
Ashlyne Hunt and
Sara Lawler each scored as well, with Lawler making it a three-point day with an assist.
Agnes Vilen – once again – picked up the victory in net, tallying three saves on the day.
HOW IT HAPPENED
In the 17th minute of action, the score was already 2-0, with the dynamic duo of Nilson-Hurtig and Hunt combining for two goals in the first half. For Nilson-Hurtig it was her eighth of the season while Hunt sits just behind at seven.
After the break, Lawler got the board for the first time this season, unleashing a bomb from long range to put the Saints up by a trio.
Nilson-Hurtig, already tying for the lead in goals in the GLVC with her first, cemented first place, nutmegging the keeper on a perfectly placed shot in the 63rd minute.
UP NEXT
The Saints have perhaps the biggest test of the season as they travel 45 minutes east to No. 23 McKendree on Friday, Oct. 11. Action from Bearcat land is set for 5 p.m.
