ELSAH, Ill. — The Webster University women's soccer team continued its strong run in St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) play on Saturday afternoon, earning a 4-1 road victory over Principia College. The Gorloks improved to 8-2-1 overall and 5-0-1 in conference play with the win.
Webster wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, as Malaya Blakely found the back of the net just 1:38 into the contest. Kira Koningfeld-Mawer assisted on the opening goal, giving Blakely her 12th goal of the season.
The Gorloks doubled their advantage in the 25th minute when Sofia Bosnos scored off an assist from Mia Smith. Bosnos' fifth goal of the season sent Webster into halftime with a 2-0 lead.
Principia cut the deficit to one in the 55th minute, but Webster responded just 12 seconds later. Emily O'Reagan scored her fourth goal of the season in the 56th minute, with Jasmine Hubbard providing the assist to restore the Gorloks' two-goal advantage.
Webster added an insurance goal in the 69th minute when Sydney Oliver found the back of the net off her second assist of the afternoon from Smith. Oliver's second goal of the season capped the scoring and secured the 4-1 victory.
The Gorloks controlled the offensive action throughout the afternoon, outshooting Principia 20-7 while holding an 11-3 advantage in shots on goal. Webster also finished with three corner kicks.
Leia Adkins played all 90 minutes in goal for Webster, recording two saves while allowing just one goal.
Webster will return to action on Saturday, Oct. 24, hosting Greenville University at 1 p.m. at World Wide Technology Soccer Park. The matchup will mark the Gorloks' final home game of the regular season as they look to continue their strong run in SLIAC play.
