ST. LOUIS – Three second-half goals powered the Maryville women's soccer team to a 4-1 victory over the Lewis Flyers in its Great Lakes Valley Conference opener Wednesday.
Helene Braren,
Sophia Carter,
Ava Ernst and
Allison Estanich each netted their first goal of the season as the Saints earned their first win of the season. Maryville overwhelmed Lewis 9-1 in second-half shots after entering halftime tied at one.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Maryville opened the scoring in the 26th minute when Carter connected with Braren for the senior's first goal of the season.
Lewis pulled even shortly before halftime, sending the teams into the break tied at one.
The Saints regained control in the 64th minute on an unassisted goal from Carter. Less than two minutes later, Ernst finished a feed from Jaquelin Granados and Estanich to extend the advantage to 3-1.
Estanich capped the three-goal half in the 85th minute, scoring off an assist from Braren to secure the 4-1 victory.
Maryville finished with a 13-8 advantage in shots and placed 10 attempts on goal.
Emily Doane led the Saints with three shots on target, while Carter and Estanich added two apiece.
Agnes Vilen made three saves to earn her first victory of the season.
UP NEXT
The Saints head to Kirksville, Mo., for their next game, battling Truman State.
