CINCINNATI, Ohio — The Mount St. Joseph University women's soccer team defeated Manchester University 8-0 at Schueler Field on Saturday evening celebrating Senior Night. The seniors recognized were goalkeeper Megan Kallmeyer, defender Sophie Roebel, midfielder Anna Best, midfielder Lindsey Bevak, midfielder Mary Anhofer, and defender Alena Schirripa. The victory improves the Lions' record to 10-3-2 overall and 7-1 in HCAC play, keeping them in first place in the conference with one match remaining.
The Mount dominated the match from start to finish. The Lions outshot the Spartans 44-0, recorded 28 shots on target, and held a 7-0 advantage in corner kicks. Senior Mary Anhofer got the scoring started when she found the back of the net off a pass from Macie Starr within the first two minutes of the match, giving the Mount a 1-0 lead. Less than five minutes later, Anna Best scored her first of two goals to extend the Lions' lead to 2-0. Less than four minutes after that, Anna Best scored her second in a row this one assisted by Kendall Fox, extending the lead to 3-0. In the 27th minute, Fox scored off an assist from Maya Cracchilo to make it 4-0. In the 41st minute, Kaitlyn Thomas scored off an assist from Gabrielle Eagan, giving the Lions a 5-0 lead heading into halftime.
In the second half, Anhofer scored her second goal of the evening in the 49th minute, assisted by senior Lindsey Bevak, extending the lead to 6-0. Seven minutes later, Anhofer completed her hat trick, scoring her third goal of the night and securing her second hat trick of the season to make it 7-0. In the 64th minute, Rachel Ginn found the back of the net off an assist from Bevak, her second assist of the match, extending the lead to 8-0. The Lions held on to secure the 8-0 victory, with the defense delivering an outstanding performance by not allowing a single shot. Senior goalkeeper Megan Kallmeyer recorded her fifth shutout of the season.
UP NEXT: The Mount will close out HCAC play when they travel to Bluffton, Ohio, to face Bluffton University on Wednesday, October 28. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.
