Oberlin, Ohio – Denison Big Red women's soccer beat Oberlin, 4-0, on Saturday morning at Shults Field. The Big Red extended their unbeaten streak to eight matches, notched their eighth shutout of the season and scored three or more goals for the fifth time this year.
Sophomore forward
Lucy Perkins put Denison on the board in the 15th minute (14:30), finishing off a pass from sophomore midfielder
Frances Shapiro for her sixth goal of the season. Sophomore midfielder
Josie Russell made it 2-0 in the 27th minute, scoring off an assist from sophomore defender
Adeline Bohi.
Russell added her second of the day just after halftime. In the 48th minute, moments after first-year defender
Neda Abedi's penalty kick was saved, Russell scored with Abedi credited with the assist. The brace gave Russell three goals on the season. Shapiro capped the scoring in the 57th minute with her first goal of the season.
Denison dominated from start to finish. The Big Red out-shot Oberlin 24-1, put 14 shots on goal to the Yeomen's none, and held a 7-2 edge in corner kicks. Abedi led the team with four shots, and Russell and Perkins each had at least three. Sophomore goalkeeper
Caroline Hague did not have to make a save.
Denison improves to 7-2-5 overall and 3-0-3 in NCAC play. The Big Red return to Kienzle-Hylbert Stadium on Saturday, October 31, to host Ohio Wesleyan at noon.
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