California Baptist University
2-1-0, 0-0-0
Merrimack
1-2-1, 0-0-0
Lancers End Road Trip With 3-0 Shutout Over Merrimack
8/28/2022 11:21:00 AM | Women's Soccer
NORTH ANDOVER --- California Baptist University produced its first shutout of the season on Sunday, as the Lancers closed out the East Coast road trip with a 3-0 victory over Merrimack.
The Lancers picked up from where they left off after Thursday's 4-1 victory over Bryant with another dominant performance. CBU controlled nearly the entire 90 minutes of the match, outshooting the Warriors, 15-7, with seven of the 15 shots being on target. With the win, CBU improves to 2-1 on the season while Merrimack falls to 1-2-1.
"We took this trip for a reason, to help prepare us for conference travel," said head coach Kristen St. Clair. "I'm really proud of our team's execution and desire to win today. Noa and Mikayla came up with key saves in goal when we needed them to. Our defense was outstanding, and our attack finished very well. Getting two wins on a road trip is not easy, and it requires focus and preparation. As a young group, this experience was invaluable for us. Now we need to get home, rest up and get back to work to prepare for our next opponent."Morgan Witz put the Lancers on top in the 21st minute after a nice pass from Ari Coronado set her up for what would be the game-winner.
Lauryn White followed up Witz's opening goal with a goal of her own nine minutes later to extend the Lancers' lead. Marcella Brooks was in on the assist for the Lancers – her first of the season.
Faith Lee sealed the game for the Lancers in the 44th minute with the third and final goal of the game. Kaylee Hauck recorded her first assist to give the Lancers the 3-0 advantage at the break.
Witz, White, and Lee all recorded their first goals of the season. Four Lancers finished with two or more shots on the day, as Malia Cerdon paced the Lancers with a team-high three shots. Noa Schumacher and Mikayla O'Brien combined for the Lancers' first shutout on the season between the sticks.
UP NEXT
The Lancers will return home for their longest homestand of the season with five straight games at the CBU Soccer Stadium. The five-game homestand opens with Loyola Marymount on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m.
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Team Stats
Morgan Witz (1)
Assisted By: Ari Coronado
GOAL by CBU Witz, Morgan Assist by Coronado, Ari.
09:12
Lauryn White (1)
Assisted By: Marcella Brooks
GOAL by CBU White, Lauryn Assist by Brooks, Marcella.
28:17
Faith Lee (1)
Assisted By: Kaylee Hauck
GOAL by CBU Lee, Faith Assist by Hauck, Kaylee.
43:04
