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Illinois College women's soccer team secures decisive win over Blackburn

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Sydney Barrow Assistant Women's Soccer Coach | Illinois College Athletics Website

Sydney Barrow Assistant Women's Soccer Coach | Illinois College Athletics Website

CARLINVILLE, Ill. – The Illinois College women's soccer team secured an 11-0 victory over Blackburn, maintaining their unbeaten record on Tuesday at Blackburn Stadium.

The win improved the Lady Blues' season record to 3-0-1, while Blackburn's record fell to 0-3-0.

The Lady Blues had nine different players score and outshot the Beavers 47-0. Holly Morehart and Erin O'Connell each scored twice, with Abby Keeton leading the team with eight shots.

Illinois College opened the scoring just 2:24 into the match when Haley Sommer found the net. Additional goals in the first half came from Olivia Ralston, Morehart (twice), and McKenzie Murray.

In the second period, Darian Blackburn scored 24 seconds in, followed by goals from Lauren Sinclair, two from O'Connell, Aliza Rodriguez, and Abby Keeton to complete the scoring.

The Lady Blues will next play Great Lakes College at England Stadium for a non-conference match at 7:00 p.m.

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