COLUMBUS, Ohio - On a Saturday afternoon in New Concord, the Capital women's soccer
dominated the Fighting Muskies of Muskingum University, winning 8-0.
The Comets extended their record to (12-2-0) overall and (5-0) in Ohio Athletic Conference play.
The Comets wasted no time with
Brooklyn Herbert scoring in the 13th minute of the game. Soon
after,
Mayci Sayre followed with a goal in the 20th minute, giving Capital an early 2-0 advantage
right away. The Comets were not done and added four more goals before the break.
A goal from
Payton Childers found the back of the net for a 3-0 lead.
Maggie McGlone scored off an assist from Sayre to make it 4-0. Sayre added a second goal in the afternoon with help from
Kendall Miller, grabbing her first career assist. This lead Capital to carry a commanding 6-0 lead into halftime.
In the second half, the Comets continued the momentum.
Kasey Duke scored
in the 66th minute off an assist from
Maggie McGlone.
Kylie Lewis finished up the scoring for
the Comets with a goal in the 87th minute which secured the 8-0 victory for the team.
Some notes to highlight,
Mayci Sayre led the offensive effort with two goals and an assist. Other
outstanding performances involved Herbert, Childers, McGlone, Duke and Lewis each
contributing a goal. Capital's attack was relentless and out-shot Muskingum 46-1.
Defensively, the Comets limited Muskingum to just one shot and recorded a combined shutout
with the final score. Goalkeepers
Lauren Hinshaw and
Lauryn Pinkerton each played 45 minutes
as the two held the Muskies scoreless throughout the contest.
Up Next
The Comets will look to carry their momentum into their next conference matchup, where they will face Marietta at 7:00 p.m., on October 21, at the Bernlohr Stadium.
