Box Score ANKENY, Iowa — The Hesston College women's soccer team earned a 1-0 road victory over Faith Baptist Bible College on Saturday, Oct. 17, behind a second-half goal from Rena Itoga and a shutout performance from goalkeeper Ashleigh Williams. The win improved the Larks to 6-3-3 on the season.
Hesston controlled much of the offensive action in the first half, outshooting Faith Baptist 8-4. The Larks put five shots on goal but were unable to break through against Eagles goalkeeper Sophia Morrell, who kept the match scoreless heading into halftime.
The Larks continued to apply pressure after the break and found the breakthrough in the 58th minute. Itoga scored at the 57:16 mark off an assist from Shaniya Scott, giving Hesston a 1-0 advantage.
Hesston maintained its lead throughout the remainder of the match, limiting Faith Baptist to three second-half shots. Williams made one save in each half to preserve the shutout, finishing with two saves across 90 minutes.
The Larks finished with a 16-7 advantage in total shots, including a 7-2 edge in shots on goal. Hesston also held a 5-2 advantage in corner kicks.
Kristyn Oliver and Yesenia Sanchez led Hesston with three shots apiece, each putting one on goal. Itoga scored on her lone attempt, while Brooke Tafoya, Emilie Romero, Brooklyn Paskett and Shannon Land each recorded a shot on goal.
The victory marked Hesston's sixth win of the season and provided a return to the win column.
The Larks will return to action Monday, Oct. 19 when they travel to Moore, Okla., to face Randall University at 3 p.m.