Molly Kovarik Sits Atop The Record Book In Career Goals After Win At Spalding

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—History was made on Wednesday night with Molly Kovarik becoming the all-time scoring leader in Fontbonne women’s soccer with her 49th career goal as the Griffins cruised to a 6-1 win over Spalding.

Fontbonne 10-2-2, 9-0-2 SLIAC

Spalding 7-7-1, 5-5-1 SLIAC

Final

Fontbonne (10-2-2, 9-0-2 SLIAC)

Spalding (7-7-1, 5-5-1 SLIAC)

Team Stats

Scoring Summary

1st - 17:08 - Smith, Caitlyn (Fontbonne)

1st - 23:15 - Kovarik, Molly (Fontbonne)

1st - 34:46 - Smith, Alexandria (Fontbonne)

2nd - 47:47 - Neal, Caroline (Fontbonne)

2nd - 52:48 - Carroll, Alyson (Fontbonne)

2nd - 56:34 - Young, Baeli (Spalding)

2nd - 67:42 - Kohenskey, Krystal (Fontbonne)

Game Leaders

Fontbonne

G: 6 Players (#2, #5, #12, #13, #14, #17) - 1

A: Krystal Kohenskey - 2

Sh: 3 Players (#2, #5, #12) - 3

Sv: Mary Beers - 2

Spalding

G: Baeli Young - 1

A: Juli Nelson - 1

Sh: 4 Players (#3, #7, #10, #17) - 1

Sv: Jordan Schneider - 6

Team Stats

Fontbonne

Spalding

Shots (on goal)

15 (12)

4 (3)

Saves

Fouls

Corner Kicks

Offsides

Full stats

October 20, 2021

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—History was made on Wednesday night with Molly Kovarik becoming the all-time scoring leader in Fontbonne women's soccer with her 49^th career goal as the Griffins cruised to a 6-1 win over Spalding.

Game Breakdown

The Griffins provide the offensive pressure early on and it paid off in the 18^th minute when Caitlyn Smith scored off a free kick from 35 yards out, her second on the year, giving Fontbonne a 1-0 lead.

Then, in the 24^th minute, the Griffins made it a 2-0 game when Alyson Carroll's shot went off the post but Molly Kovarik was there to bury the rebound for her 13^th goal on the year. It marked her 49^th career goal putting her atop the Fontbonne record book, which was held by Kendra Schilli, who's in the Fontbonne Hall of Fame, with 48 goals spanning the 2008-11 seasons.

Prior to the half ending, the Griffins struck again when Krystal Kohenskey's corner kick found Alexandria Smith who headed it in for her second on the year giving Fontbonne a commanding 3-0 lead.

Fontbonne made it a quick 4-0 deficit for the Spalding Golden Eagles when Caroline Neal scored her ninth of the year off Kohenskey's cross into the box in the 48^th minute.

In the 53^rd minute, the Griffins made it 5-0 when Carroll was all alone behind the Golden Eagles defense and beat Jordan Schneider for her second on the year.

Spalding spoiled the shutout in the 54^th minute with a goal, but Fontbonne tacked on another in the 68^th minute from Kohenskey as they went on for the five-goal victory.

Fontbonne Leaders

The six goals against Spalding are its highest since Sept. 30th, 2011.
The Griffins ended with a 15-4 shot advantage.
Kovarik's up to 109 career points at Fontbonne placing her third all-time. She's four points shy of surpassing Jerri Nahlik (1995-99) for second.
Kohenskey's goal and two assist performance gives her five goals and eight assists on the season.
Kohenskey's tied for sixth at Fontbonne with 18 career assists.
Mary Beers earned career win No. 30 at Fontbonne.

Up Next

The Griffins look to continue its winning ways on Saturday when they'll host Blackburn on Senior Day. Kick-off at 3 p.m.

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.

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