The University of Mary Washington women's soccer team used a balanced attack with points coming from five different players in a 3-0 victory over North Carolina Weslyan College on Wednesday at the Battleground. The Eagles lift their record to 2-4 overall.
UMW gained the lead with the lone score of the first half, as freshman Amanda Krest scored unassisted at 40:21. The Eagles carried the momentum through halftime, leading 1-0.
In the second, sophomore Lindsey Hendrickson scored on a cross from the left from senior Corinne Carson at 56:05 to up the lead to 2-0, and freshman macey Wissell scored on a Gracie Williams pass at 72:48 for an insurance tally.
The Eagles led in shots, 20-3, as well as in corner kicks, 7-1. UMW freshmen goalkeepers Aly Holden and Caroline Sheusi combined for the shutout without recording a save.
Mary Washington will return to action on Saturday when the Eagles host Catholic University at noon.