Elmira, N.Y. – The Elmira College women's soccer team delivered an impressive performance Saturday afternoon, scoring seven goals to secure a 7-0 shutout victory over SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Empire 8 action at Campus Field.
LEADERS
Isabella Reuter and Brooke Wilcox each scored twice to lead the Soaring Eagles offensively. Wilcox also added an assist, while Bella Thomas, Kylie Drake, and Emily Seiler each found the back of the net. Amy Ferrier recorded two assists, while Thomas and Reuter each added an assist. In goal, Sarah Cantrell and Scarlett Cobos combined for the shutout, making five saves.
PLAY-BY-PLAY
Elmira applied pressure early, recording their first shot in the first minute of play. EC created several scoring opportunities before Wilcox opened the scoring at 18:39 with an assist from Ferrier (1-0). Just 40 seconds later, Drake doubled the advantage after finishing a pass from Thomas to give the Soaring Eagles a 2-0 lead.
The Purple & Gold continued to build momentum as the first half progressed. Reuter scored at 38:14 off an assist from Wilcox, and Seiler added another goal at 44:20 to send Elmira into halftime with a commanding 4-0 advantage.
In the second half, the Soaring Eagles carried over their as Reuter scored her second goal of the afternoon at 52:06, assisted by Ferrier. The Soaring Eagles continued their offensive pressure, seeing Wilcox add her second goal at 63:30 before Thomas capped the scoring at 73:12, securing the 7-0 victory for the Soaring Eagles.
UP NEXT
The Soaring Eagles return to Campus Field on Wednesday, October 14, when they host Hartwick College in Empire 8 action. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
For the latest and most up-to-date information on Elmira College Athletics, please visit athletics.elmira.edu. Follow us on Twitter - @ECSoaringEagles, Instagram - @ecsoaringeagles, YouTube - @ECSoaringEagles, and Facebook by searching Elmira College Athletics.
