Women's Soccer Extends Win Streak Out To Four After Shutout Against Eureka
EUREKA, Ill.—It was another dominating performance from the Fontbonne women’s soccer team as they recorded its fourth straight win and second straight shutout with a 4-0 victory over Eureka.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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Fontbonne
(6-2-1, 5-0-1)
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3 | 1 | 4 |
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Eureka
(2-7-0, 1-5-0)
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Team Stats
Eureka
| Game Statistics | Fontbonne | Eureka |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 28 (20) | 0 (0) |
| Saves | 0 | 16 |
| Fouls | 3 | 4 |
| Corner Kicks | 6 | 0 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
EUREKA, Ill.—It was another dominating performance from the Fontbonne women's soccer team as they recorded its fourth straight win and second straight shutout with a 4-0 victory over Eureka.
Game Breakdown
It took just eight minutes for the Griffins to get on the board when Krystal Kohenskey's corner-kick attempt went over the outstretched hands of Abby Swope and Alexandria Smith was right there to tip in the loose ball giving Fontbonne a 1-0 lead.
In the 14th minute, the Griffins extended it out to 2-0 when Kohenskey's cross found Molly Kovarik. The Festus, Mo., native, initial shot was blocked, but she followed it up with a one-timer from her left foot outside the 18-yard box and into the back far corner of the net for her team-high eighth goal on the year.
They made it a 3-0 game in the 21st minute as Kohenskey's shot went off the bottom of the crossbar, however, Caroline Neal was there to head it in for her seventh on the season giving Fontbonne a commanding lead at the break.
It was more of the same story in the second half with Fontbonne controlling the game throughout the final 45:00 minutes. In the 69th minute, Claire Dalton received a pass and blasted her one-timer shot from 30-yards out into the far post for her first goal on the year.
The Griffins outshot Eureka 10-0 in the second half overall and were able to go on for the 4-0 victory.
Fontbonne Notables
- Fontbonne outshot Eureka 28-0. It marks the second straight game the team hasn't allowed a shot.
- Fontbonne leads the all-time series 15-0 and it's the fifth straight shutout against Eureka.
- Kovarik's goal was her 44th in her career. She's now tied for second place all-time with Jerri Nahlik (1995-99). She needs five more to become the program leader.
- She's also up to 98 career points putting her all alone in third place all-time.
- Neal's goal moved her into a tie for seventh with 30 as she joins Meredith Wendt (2016-18) and Elizabeth Cornwell (2001-04).
- Kohenskey's two assists were her 18th and 19th in career at Fontbonne. She sits sixth all-time at Fontbonne.
- Beers earned the shutout victory which was her 17th in career. She's five away from surpassing Tayler Pulvirenti (2014-16) as the all-time leader in shutouts.
Up Next
The Griffins are back at home on Wednesday when they'll host Principia in search of its fifth straight win. Kick-off at 7 p.m., from Centene Stadium.
About Fontbonne University
Fontbonne University is a private, Catholic liberal arts university located in St. Louis, committed to a transformative education and inspiring students to become global citizens who think critically, act ethically and serve responsibly. The university, founded in 1923, is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. For more information, visit www.fontbonne.edu.