MOORE, Okla. — The Hesston College women's soccer team earned a 5-1 road victory over Randall University on Monday, Oct. 19, behind a two-goal performance from Rena Itoga. Four different Larks found the back of the net as Hesston improved to 7-3-3 on the season.
Hesston wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, with Itoga scoring an unassisted goal in the eighth minute to give the Larks an early 1-0 lead.
The Larks doubled their advantage in the 27th minute when Yesenia Sanchez scored off an assist from Itoga. Kristyn Oliver followed with an unassisted goal in the 34th minute, extending Hesston's lead to 3-0.
Hesston continued its first-half scoring in the 41st minute when Susana Martinez found the back of the net off an assist from Sanchez. The goal gave the Larks a commanding 4-0 advantage heading into halftime.
The Larks continued their offensive momentum in the second half. Itoga scored her second goal of the afternoon in the 52nd minute, assisted by Keira Rankin, extending Hesston's lead to 5-0.
Randall avoided the shutout late in the second half when Victoria Hito scored off an assist from Ariel Sosa, cutting the deficit to 5-1. Hesston maintained its four-goal advantage through the final whistle to secure the road victory.
Itoga led the Hesston offense with two goals and one assist, while Sanchez contributed a goal and an assist. Oliver and Martinez each added a goal.
Despite Randall holding a 12-10 advantage in total shots according to the box score, Hesston capitalized on its scoring opportunities, putting seven shots on goal and converting five.
Goalkeepers Ashleigh Williams and Rankin split time in goal for the Larks. Williams played the opening 45 minutes, recording five saves without allowing a goal. Rankin played the second half, finishing with four saves and one goal allowed.
Both teams recorded four corner kicks, while Hesston's defense limited Randall to just one goal.
The victory marked Hesston's second consecutive win following its 1-0 victory over Faith Baptist Bible College on Oct. 17.
The Larks will return home Wednesday, Oct. 21, to face Bethel College at 6:30 p.m.
