BELLEVUE, Neb. — The Hesston College women's soccer team fell 9-0 to Bellevue University on Saturday in the Larks' Continental Athletic Conference opener. The loss moved Hesston to 5-3-3 overall and 0-1 in CAC play. 

Bellevue took control early, scoring in the second minute before adding another goal in the 10th. The Bruins extended the advantage with two goals just over a minute apart in the 32nd and 33rd minutes to take a 4-0 lead into halftime. 

Hesston goalkeeper Ashleigh Williams faced steady pressure throughout the first half, making six saves. Bellevue finished the opening 45 minutes with 20 shots and 10 corner kicks. 

The Bruins continued to add to their lead in the second half, scoring in the 55th and 65th minutes before three more goals between the 73rd and 80th minutes. 

Bellevue held Hesston without a shot in the match and finished with a 37-0 advantage in total attempts and 19-0 advantage in shots on goal. The Bruins also earned 13 corner kicks. Williams played all 90 minutes in goal and recorded 10 saves for the Larks. 

The Larks will return to action Saturday, Oct. 17 when they travel to Ankeny, Iowa, to face Faith Baptist Bible College at 2 p.m.