NEED TO KNOW:
Score: Life U 4, Dalton State (Ga.) 1
Record: Life U, 11-1-2 (8-1-1 SSAC)
MARIETTA, Ga. — The Life University women's soccer team earned a 4-1 victory over Dalton State on Saturday afternoon at Lupo Family Field, scoring four second-half goals to secure the conference win.
After a scoreless opening half, the Running Eagles broke through in the 58th minute when Djenna Zahoual scored to give Life U a 1-0 lead. Just over three minutes later, Louise Martineau doubled the advantage off an assist from Jasmin Slump.
Dalton State responded in the 62nd minute, as Lexi Lyon scored to cut the deficit to 2-1. Life answered in the 65th minute when Phoenix Parks found the back of the net, with Kayla McMillian and Louise Martineau credited with assists to restore the Running Eagles' two-goal cushion.
Life added an insurance goal in the closing minutes. Martineau scored her second goal of the afternoon in the 89th minute, capping the scoring at 4-1 off a pass from Cadence Moore.
The Running Eagles controlled the match offensively, finishing with 19 shots, including 11 on goal, while limiting Dalton State to six shots and three shots on goal. Life U also held a 6-5 advantage in corner kicks.
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After a scoreless first half, Life U scored twice in just over three minutes to take a 2-0 lead. Following Dalton State's response, Phoenix Parks' goal in the 65th minute restored the Running Eagles' two-goal advantage.
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