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Score: Life U 4, Cumberland (Tenn.) 0
Record: Life 10-1-2
MARIETTA, Ga. — The Life University women's soccer team continued its strong run of form Tuesday afternoon, defeating Cumberland (Tenn.) 4-0 at Lupo Family Field. The non-conference victory marked the Running Eagles' fourth consecutive win and fourth straight shutout.
Life U struck early and never looked back. Phoenix Parks opened the scoring in the eighth minute, finishing a chance created by Louise Martineau and Madelief Lowik to give the Running Eagles a 1-0 advantage.
The Running Eagles doubled their lead late in the opening half when Victoria Valles found the back of the net in the 36th minute after Djenna Zahoual forced a save, sending Life into the break with a 2-0 lead.
Life continued to control the match after halftime. Phoenix Parks scored her second goal of the afternoon in the 58th minute on a rebounded shot from Victoria Valles, extending the advantage to 3-0.
The Running Eagles added one final goal in the 79th minute as Victoria Valles recorded her second score of the match. Caroline White and Marey Helgadottir were credited with assists on the play, capping the scoring at 4-0.
Defensively, Life U recorded its fourth consecutive shutout. Elora Niederpruem played all 90 minutes in goal and made three saves as the Running Eagles held Cumberland scoreless.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
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Life U outshot Cumberland 17-11 and held a 9-3 advantage in shots on goal.
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The Running Eagles scored twice in each half.
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Cumberland held a 4-1 edge in corner kicks.
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Phoenix Parks scored two goals on three shots.
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Victoria Valles scored two goals and added an assist.
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Elora Niederpruem made three saves to earn the shutout.
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