SCRANTON, Pa. – The University of Scranton women's soccer team used a dominant second half to pull away from Wilkes University, earning a 4–0 win on Tuesday night at Weiss Field to remain unbeaten in Landmark Conference play.
The Basics
- Final Score: Scranton 4, Wilkes 0
- Records: Scranton (12-2-2, 7-0-0 Landmark), Wilkes (5-6-4, 1-3-2 Landmark)
How It Happened
- After a scoreless opening half, the Royals erupted for four goals in the final 35 minutes to take full control.
- Faith Sullivan opened the scoring in the 56th minute, heading home a bouncing ball in the box after a well-placed service from Addison Van Lenten for her second goal of the season.
- In the 64th minute, Erin Farrell doubled the advantage, receiving a corner kick from Alexis Ocasio and ripping a shot into the bottom-left corner of the net to make it 2–0.
- Peyton DiLello added to the lead in the 81st minute, taking a through ball from Natalia Dobush, beating the keeper rushing off her line, and knocking it into the net for her fourth goal of the year.
- The Royals capped the scoring in the 89th minute when Linda Daly tallied her first goal of the season, volleying a cross from Morgan Griffin that was flicked on by Dani Orecchio past the goalkeeper to seal the 4–0 win.
- Scranton's defense was stellar once again, allowing just three shots all night as Makenzie Van Arsdale posted the clean sheet with one save.
Top Performers
Inside the Box Score
- Shots: Scranton 15 (8 on goal), Wilkes 3 (1 on goal)
- Corners: Scranton 8, Wilkes 1
Up Next
The Royals host Catholic University in a Landmark Conference matchup on Saturday, October 25. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. at Weiss Field.
