NEED TO KNOW
Score: Life U 17, Andrew College 0
Records: Life U 8-1-2 (6-1-1 SSAC); Andrew College 0-7-1 (0-6-1 SSAC)
MARIETTA, Ga. — The Life University women's soccer team delivered a dominant performance in Southern States Athletic Conference play on Saturday afternoon, defeating Andrew College 17-0 on the road at the Hord Complex.
The Running Eagles controlled play from the opening whistle and broke through in the fourth minute when Louise Martineau scored off an assist from Ava Brundidge. Life U continued to apply pressure throughout the first half, adding goals from Linn Adolfsson Funk, a second strike by Martineau, and a goal from Phoenix Parks to build a 4-0 advantage by the 19th minute.
Life U added three more goals before halftime as Angie Le Roux scored twice and Brundidge found the net once, sending the Running Eagles into the break with a commanding 7-0 lead.
The offensive surge continued after halftime. Adolfsson Funk scored her second goal of the match in the 50th minute before Eleanor Winter, Lylou Billot, and Victoria Valles all scored within a five-minute stretch to push the advantage to 11-0.
Life U continued to rotate players and create opportunities throughout the second half. Goals from Morgan McDowell, Sienna Strapp, Cadence Moore, Mya Kotsch, another goal from Strapp, and Baylee Roberts completed the scoring as the Running Eagles finished with 17 goals and a 17-0 victory.
The Running Eagles outshot Andrew College 45-0, including a 32-0 advantage in shots on goal. Life U also held a 12-0 edge in corner kicks while not allowing a single shot attempt throughout the match. Goalkeepers Justine Candel and Ariadna Da Rocha Da Silva combined for the shutout.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Life U outshot Andrew College 45-0 and held a 32-0 advantage in shots on goal.
- The Running Eagles scored seven first-half goals and added 10 more in the second half.
- Life U recorded 12 corner kicks while allowing none.
- Thirteen different Running Eagles scored at least one goal.
- Andrew College goalkeeper Samantha Ray recorded 15 saves despite the loss.
TURNING POINT
Martineau's goal in the fourth minute opened the scoring and started a stretch of four Life U goals in the opening 19 minutes, allowing the Running Eagles to take control early.
STANDOUT PERFORMANCES
