V-Hawks Dominate Home Opener

LA CROSSE Wis. – The Viterbo University Women's Soccer team out scored Bethany Lutheran University in their home opener on Saturday afternoon. The V-Hawks rise 1-2-0, while the Vikings fall to 0-1-0.

Kelcie Karweick would take the first shot of the game for the V-Hawks landing high, though following two corner kicks by Jenna Bennett, Evelyn Shaw would take the first shot on goal of the game.  Late in the 10^th minute Bennett would set the tone with a goal assisted by Brooke Clements and Evelyn Shaw.

The V-Hawks wouldn't let up on the offensive as Lauren Wedig would take the next shot on goal, saved by Vikings goalkeeper Arayah Baker. Madison Zilm would record a save on the final shot on goal of the period heading into the half.

Bethany Lutheran would come out of the half with a plan, scoring a goal in the 49^th minute. Bennett would once again take to the net with a solo goal at 56:33. The V-Hawks kept it up on the goal with shots from Hadley Dammer and Shaw. Bennett would once again find the back of the goal off a corner kick from Casey Hill leading them to victory.

Zilm would record two saves, while Sophia Brunner would record one.

The V-Hawks return to action on Sunday, September 8 as they take on St. Thomas University.