Box Score

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Averett women's soccer team defeated William Peace University 5-0 on Saturday afternoon, extending its winning streak to a program-best 11 games.

Averett (12-3, 9-0 USA South) got on the scoreboard first. when sophomore Mathilda Hansson won the ball from the goalkeeper's clearance, saw the goalkeeper off her line and fired a ball over the keeper's head from 40 yards out. 

William Peace (2-14, 1-8 USA South) struggled to keep Averett off the scoreboard and the Cougars found a second goal just four minutes later. Junior Nadja Sandau played an early cross for junior Sandra Johansson to run on to and blast into the back of the net.

The Cougars would add a third goal before the end of the first half. Sophomore Sarah Ostlund played a ball through the Pacers defense and Sandau slipped it past the goalkeeper.

Averett came out in the second half strong and found a fourth goal within 10 minutes of the restart. Senior Mary-Kate Cogan played a ball to junior Felicia Pajamaki, who drilled into the back of the net.

The Cougars scored their fifth goal when Ostlund fired the ball past the Pacers keeper near post, putting the Cougars up 5-0.

The Cougars return to action on Sunday agaist Meredith College at 2 p.m.