Box Score ELSAH, ILL. -- Four goals in the second half give Panther Women's Soccer an important conference win. After a scoreless 1
st half,
Kenzie Keller opened up the scoring in the 59
th minute with a back post header from a
Hayley Cooke cross. Keller attempted again to score off a breakaway in the 72
nd minute. Her initial shot was blocked, but she collected the rebound and made no mistake tucking the ball into the net. The third and forth goals were scored by sophomore
Gabriela Martin. Martin's goal in the 78
th minute was assisted by fellow sophomore
Georgia Mae Hurley. Her final goal in the 83
rd minute was the result of Martin's hard work and quick feet that bypassed defenders and slotted the ball past the keeper.
Coach Semnacher said that the game was, "a great team win…We have been working a lot on focusing on each moment and not getting distracted by things we don't have control over... I am happy that the team really has found a good rhythm". There were several strong performers in the game tonight. Â
Hayley Cooke was very dynamic and active on the flank. Senior
Carlie Sanderude owned the middle of the field, winning balls and helping the Panthers keep possession. Freshman defensive standout
Rachel Perea thwarted numerous Fontbonne attacks with her athleticism and defensive vision. Senior Hayley McWilliams was a strong contributor on offense and had several near misses.
Murilla King is credited with her 7
th shutout of the season.
This weekend Principia Women's Soccer travels to Eureka College to play a conference match at 3:00.
