BABSON PARK, Fla. – The St. Thomas University Women's Soccer team (5-6-1, 2-5-1 TSC) wins in dominating fashion over Webber International University (4-9-1, 2-5-1 TSC) on the Saturday afternoon. A strong offensive presence led to a 7-3 victory on the road.
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The offense for the Bobcats has been the story all year as they average about 19 shots per game. STU continued right where they left off last game attacking early. They were able to put one in the back of the net in the seventh minute when
Maria Vega took a shot from a 30 yard free kick and recorded her second goal of the season.
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Webber was able to quickly regain the goal when a ball was crossed into the box and put past the Bobcat keeper.
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St. Thomas was able to take a two goal lead with the help of freshman Katharina Jüllich who scored off a long pass from the midfield into the box by
Andrea Manzur; the second goal came from the foot of senior
Kortney Hinden, she was assisted by Celine Pou.
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The Bobcats were able to record 15 shots, seven of which were on goal, alone in the first half. While the defense was able to hold off the Warriors to just five shots in half and making it easy for keeper
Veronica Gonzalez who recorded three saves.
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Bobcats were able to keep the foot on the gas pedal as they secured four more goals in the second half, while allowing two.
Goals Scored in the second half:
- Luna Morena secures her first goal as a Bobcat from
Maria Vega.
- Eva Castaño Candela's first goal of the half came off an
Amanda Gordon assist.
- Karla Traslaviña scores her first goal as a Bobcat from senior
Kylie Braeseke.
- Eva Castaño Candela scores her second goal of the half off a header from a
Kylie Braeseke cross.
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STU never trailed in the match and secured the victory to move back into possible contention for The Sun Conference Tournament.
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Notable Facts:
- Eva Castaño Candela surpasses her season high with her eighth and ninth goal of the season.
- Season high points for the team (20)
- Season high goals in a single match (7)
- Most shots on goal on the year (19)
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St. Thomas will be back in action at Bobcat Field on Wednesday night against Florida Memorial at 7 p.m.
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