Women's Soccer Earns Dominating Win Over Blackburn

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University women's soccer team extended its shutout streak out to four games after a dominant 9-0 win over Blackburn.

Final: Fontbonne 9, Blackburn 0

How It Happened

The scoring got started for Fontbonne in the fourth minute when Kierstyn Weaver scored her second on the season off a corner-kick to give Fontbonne a 1-0 lead.

The team extended its lead out to 2-0 five minutes later when Molly Kovarik had her initial shot saved but scored on the rebound.

Krystal Kohenskey, Caitlyn Smith, and Claire Dalton went on to score prior to the half ending to give Fontbonne a commanding 5-0 lead. It was more of the same play in the second half with Kovarik, Caroline Neal, Smith, and Libby Bateman each finding twine for the 9-0 victory.

Fontbonne Leaders

• The Griffins finished with a season-high 58 shots.
• Caitlyn Smith led with 11 shots, two goals, and one assist.
• Kierstyn Weaver added 10 shots and a goal.
• Claire Dalton totaled seven shots and a goal.
• Kovarik added six shots and two goals.
• Kohenskey continued her point streak with a goal and a season-high three assists.
• Bateman, Dalton, Smith, and Neal's goals were first on season.
• Grace Trendle added her first assist on the year.
• Beers picked up win number four.

Up Next

The Griffins are back at home on Tuesday when they'll host Iowa Wesleyan. Kick-off at 6 p.m.

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