NEED TO KNOW
Score: Life U 19, Blue Mountain Christian (MS) 0
Records: Life U, 9-0 (4-0 SSAC); Blue Mountain Christian, 1-9 (0-5 SSAC)
MARIETTA, Ga. — The Life University women's soccer team continued its undefeated start to the season with another dominant 19-0 victory over Blue Mountain Christian (MS) in Southern States Athletic Conference play.
The Running Eagles struck quickly, with Marey Helgadottir opening the scoring in the fourth minute. Kayla McMillian followed with two goals inside the first 15 minutes, while Helen Gutierrez and Sara Diaz also adding strikes to make it 5-0 before the 17th minute. Sacha Millward took over soon after, converting a penalty kick and completing a first-half hat trick in less than 13 minutes of action. Embla Jonsdottir, Sienna Strapp, and Ava Brundidge also tallied scores in the opening half, with Brundidge scoring twice in the final two minutes to push Life U ahead 14-0 at the break.
The second half saw more contributions from across the lineup as the Running Eagles continued to rotate players and control possession. Jonsdottir netted her second goal just four minutes into the half, followed by an own goal to extend the margin. Abigail Herron finished a setup from Ella Nuzum in the 57th minute, before Ami Lewis converted a penalty in the 65th. Caroline White capped the night with a solo effort in the 89th minute to close the scoring.
In total, 10 different Running Eagles recorded a goal, while six different players handed out assists. Life U outshot Blue Mountain 64-0, including 34 shots on target, while controlling a 13-0 margin in corner kicks. Goalkeepers Elora Niederpruem, Justine Candel, and freshman Laila Wade combined for the clean sheet without facing a shot.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Life U outshot Blue Mountain 64-0, including 34-0 in shots on goal.
- The Running Eagles scored 14 goals in the first half and five in the second.
- Ten different players scored, along with two own goals.
- Sacha Millward recorded a first-half hat trick.
- Ava Brundidge scored twice in the closing minutes of the first half.
- Life U finished with a 13-0 advantage in corner kicks.
TURNING POINT
Life U's five-goal surge in the first 17 minutes — capped by Diaz's strike — eliminated any chance of an upset and set the stage for a runaway victory.
STANDOUT PERFORMANCES
