TOPEKA, KAN. - Washburn Ichabods (8-2-2, MIAA 5-0-1)continues its hot streak with a 4-0 win over the RiverHawks of Northeastern State(6-5-1, MIAA 1-4-1).
"The ladies did an amazing job executing our game plan tonight. I'm so proud of the fight and intentionality of the team tonight. We were organized defensively and had a few really good finishes! I feel growth in every game, and we have to look forward to a tough test on Sunday vs Rogers State," said Washburn Head Coach
Davy Phillips.
FIRST HALF
Washburn opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a goal from Freshman
Kate Hinck, who found the bottom left corner, for her 4th goal of the season.
Rilyn Snyder would take a free kick in the 21st minute, which found the back of the net for her first career goal. Washburn has 11 shots in the opening 45 minutes, with 6 being on goal.
SECOND HALF
Washburn would continue to control the game and would find their 3rd goal in the 65th minute by
Leah Henke for her 9th goal of the season with an assist by
Bricelyn Betts. The Ichabods would wrap up the match in the 81st minute with a goal by
Sam Searcey, who has scored in back-to-back games and her 5th of the year.
GAME NOTES
- Washburn is unbeaten in 8 straight games, and they have also won 5 in a row.
- The Ichabods have outscored opponents during the stretch 18-1.
- Washburn outshot Northeastern State 16-7.
- Washburn recorded another shutout, taking the tally to 7 on the year.
- Leah Henke has scored in four of the last five games with 6 goals in those 4 games.
- Henke's 9 goals are tied for 5th in school history for most goals scored in a single season.
- Kate Hinck scored for the third time in four games. The Freshman has 4 goals on the year.
- Sam Searcey found the back of the net for the 5th time this season.
- Rilyn Snyder scored her first goal of her college career tonight.
UP NEXT
Washburn will be back at home Sunday against Rogers State with kickoff set for 1 PM.