ELMHURST, Ill. - The O'Keeffe sisters,
Courtney and
Sidney, combined for three first-half goals to send the Elmhurst women's soccer team to a 3-0 victory over Millikin.
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Courtney O'KeeffeCourtney opened the scoring by netting two early goals. In the 10th minute,
Kim Stanczak threaded a pass to Courtney who knocked in her shot from five yards out. Then, in the 25th minute, she found the net again as an
Anna Garritano corner kick was headed towards goal by
Megan Hart and headed in by Courtney.
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Sidney O'KeeffeSidney wrapped up the first half scoring in the 30th minute, when he dribbled to open space and ripped a shot that deflected off of a defender and inside the near post.Â
Melinda Vickers notched her second shutout of the season, making three saves as Elmhurst out shot Millikin 23-4. Anna Benvenuto stopped seven Bluejay attempts.
Elmhurst travels to Illinois Wesleyan next Saturday, October 21 for a 1:00 p.m. start.Â