NEED TO KNOW:
Score: Life U 6, Blue Mountain Christian (Miss.) 0
Records: Life U, 12-2-2 (9-1-1 SSAC); Blue Mountain Christian, 2-12-2 (2-8-2 SSAC)
MARIETTA, Ga. — The No. 23 Life University women's soccer team bounced back from a loss to Cumberlands earlier in the week with a dominant 6-0 SSAC victory over Blue Mountain Christian Friday afternoon.
The Running Eagles controlled the match from the opening whistle, outshooting the Toppers 25-2 and putting 14 shots on goal. Life U opened the scoring in the 15th minute when a corner kick resulted in an own goal, giving the home side a 1-0 advantage.
Angie Le Roux doubled the lead in the 44th minute, sending Life U into halftime ahead 2-0.
The Running Eagles continued to apply pressure in the second half, with Jasmin Slump converting a penalty in the 76th minute to extend the advantage to 3-0.
Life U then erupted for three goals in a 59-second span late in the match. Another corner kick resulted in an own goal in the 86th minute, extending the Running Eagles' lead to 4-0. Sienna Strapp followed with goals at 86:05 and 86:37, completing her brace, with Odalis Tapia assisting on the second goal.
The Running Eagles finished with a 12-1 advantage in corner kicks and limited Blue Mountain Christian to just two shots. Justine Candel and Ariadna Da Rocha Da Silva combined for the shutout.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
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Life U outshot Blue Mountain Christian 25-2, including a 14-2 advantage in shots on goal.
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The Running Eagles held a 12-1 edge in corner kicks.
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Life U scored four second-half goals, including three in a 59-second span.
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Sienna Strapp scored twice in 32 seconds.
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Justine Candel and Ariadna Da Rocha Da Silva combined for the shutout.
TURNING POINT: Life U's second goal just before halftime gave the Running Eagles a two-goal cushion, and the team pulled away with four second-half goals to secure the shutout victory.
STANDOUT PERFORMANCES
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Sienna Strapp: Scored twice in the 87th minute, with her goals coming just seconds apart.
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Angie Le Roux: Scored Life U's second goal in the 44th minute.
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Jasmin Slump: Added a second-half PK in the 76th minute.
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Life U Defense: Limited Blue Mountain Christian to two shots while helping secure the combined shutout.
