ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Roberts Wesleyan women's soccer team shutout Lincoln University 5-0 in their second ECC matchup of the season on Wednesday night. Four different Redhawks were able to put points on the board.
 
The Redhawks opened up the scoring in the 9^thminute when junior Taylor Rutland fired a shot into the corner of the net off of a deflection. Tiffany Melendez had the assist. The next goal was in the 37^thminute when midfielder McKennzie Pursel used her incredible awareness to receive her own rebound off of the goalkeeper placing the ball into the back of the net.
 
The second half was all Roberts as the Redhawks continued their lead scoring three more goals. The third goal of the game was scored in the 46^thminute when sophomore Genevieve Palmer elusively wrapped around a defender inside the box, squeezing a shot on goal, making the score line 3-0. Junior Olivia Avery scored the fourth goal off of a laser attempt over the keeper's head from 25 yards out. The final goal of the game came from a pass from sophomore Ava Harrington that met the feet of Taylor Rutland. Rutland took a shot from the left side of the box and scored her second of the evening, making the final score 5-0.
 
Roberts outplayed Lincoln racking up 45 total shots and 17 shots on goal versus Lincoln's five shots. The Redhawks also had several opportunities to set up goals with nine total corner kicks in the match. Both goalkeepers Kelsey Brinkel and Madison Lamarche split time in goal. Lamarche had three saves on the night.
 
The Redhawks' next competition will be against their ECC "Thruway" rival Daemen College at home this weekend. The game is slated to start at 7 PM on Saturday, September 22.