JACKSONVILLE, Ill. –  The Illinois College women's soccer team used a timely offense and a stingy defense to post a 3-0 win over Beloit in a Midwest Conference match on Wednesday at England Stadium.
The victory moves IC to 7-6-2 overall and 3-1-0 in MWC play. Beloit drops to 2-8-2 and 1-2-1.
IC 3 Beloit 0
The Lady Blues got rolling early in the contest, jumping out to a quick 1-0 lead when
Katy Adler scored her team-leading seventh goal of the season off an assist from an
Erin O'Connell corner kick.
IC added a second tally in the opening half when
Brianna Noud banged home her first collegiate goal off an assist from
McKenzie Murray in front of the net at the 35:10 mark to give the Lady Blues a 2-0 lead they would take into halftime.
An
Abby Love goal off an assist from
Sofia Russo at the 81:33 mark would close out the scoring for the night and give IC its seventh win of the campaign.
IC took 24 shots on the night to Beloit's seven.
Holly Morehart and Adler each recorded four shots to lead the Lady Blues offense. Olivia Ralson and
Abbi Renwick chipped in with three apiece.
Jesse Trost posted the first shutout of her collegiate career, going the distance in net and recording five saves.
Blue Notes
The 3-1 start to the Midwest Conference season ties the 2016 squad for the best league start in program history.
Up Next
IC continues its homestand on Saturday when Cornell visits England Stadium for a Midwest Conference match. Kick-off is set for 2:00 p.m.
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