ELMHURST, Ill. - The Elmhurst University women's soccer team earned a 9-0 shutout victory over Cornell College on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Langhorst Field.
The Bluejays opened the game with a quick one in the net by Ellie Muscarello at 2:41 off an assist from Ailani Zires. Courtney Conlon doubled the lead at 28:51 on a pass from Calli Edwards before Angie Lopez and Emily Herlihy scored just 44 seconds apart. Izzy Vargas added a goal at 43:08, with assists from Edwards and Natalie Workman, sending Elmhurst into halftime ahead 5-0.
Elmhurst (10-4, 2-2 CCIW) continued their scoring in the second half as Aubrey Pasquale found the net at 50:57 and again at 69:14, with Martyna Bogaczewicz assisting on her second goal. Alexa Clark added an unassisted goal at 72:22 before newcomers Kaya Goclan finished off a pass from Cortni Kruizenga at 73:33 to complete the scoring.
Pasquale led Elmhurst with two goals, while Edwards recorded three assists. Herlihy tabbed a goal and an assist as Lopez, Conlon, Vargas, Clark, and Goclan mixed into the scoring sequences for the Bluejays. Sequoia Ross made one save over 90 minutes to secure the shutout.
Elmhurst finished with a 21-2 advantage in shots to Cornell (2-11-0, 0-6-0 MWC), including 17 on goal, and held a 4-1 edge in corner kicks.
Up Next: The Bluejays travel to Wheaton, Ill. to take on the Wheaton Thunder Saturday, October 17. Kick off is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.
