GRAYSON, Ky. -- The Midway women's soccer team opened River States Conference play with a 2-0 victory over Kentucky Christian University Thursday evening at Knights Stadium.
The Eagles took control early and broke through in the 23rd minute when Chloe Kemper found the back of the net in the 23rd minute. Addison Hazlett provided the assist, with the goal marking Kemper's fourth of the season.
Midway carried the 1-0 advantage into halftime before quickly adding to its lead in the second half. Just 58 seconds after the break, Hazlett scored her first goal of her collegiate career, with Cate Burch and Courtney Milner recording assists.
The Eagles finished the match with a 16-7 advantage in shots and put seven attempts on goal. Midway also earned three corner kicks while holding Kentucky Christian to seven shots and three shots on goal.
Kemper led the Eagles offensively with five shots and three shots on goal, while Hazlett finished with four shots, one goal and one assist. Burch added two shots and an assist, while Milner recorded an assist.
Lilly Riordan anchored the Midway defense in goal, playing all 90 minutes and making three saves to earn the shutout.
The victory moves Midway to 3-4-0 overall and 1-0-0 in River States Conference play.
UP NEXT
The Eagles return home Thursday, Oct. 8, when they host Indiana University East at 3:30 p.m. at Midway Turf Field.
About Midway University Athletics
Midway University competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and its 29 athletics teams are part of the River States Conference, Mid-South Conference, Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association and USA Archery. For more information about Midway University Athletics, please visit www.gomidwayeagles.com or contact Tyler Beck at 859-846-5366.
