The Batten University women's soccer team earned a 3-0 victory over Randolph-Macon, improving to 10-0-3 overall and 5-0-1 in conference play. Randolph-Macon moved to 4-6-2 overall and 3-3 in conference action.
Batten wasted little time getting on the board as Alaina Alston scored just 2:32 into the match to give the Marlins an early 1-0 advantage. The goal was Alston's 10th of the season.
The Marlins carried the one-goal lead into halftime after holding a 5-2 advantage in shots over the opening 45 minutes. Jocelyn Robinson also put an attempt on goal late in the half as Batten continued to create chances.
Batten doubled its lead in the 60th minute when Alexis Manfredi found the back of the net to make it 2-0.
Alston struck again just over four minutes later. Paige Bissell picked up the assist as Alston scored her 11th goal of the season at the 63:28 mark, extending the Marlins' advantage to 3-0.
The Marlins finished the match with a 12-6 advantage in shots and a 5-3 edge in shots on goal. Alston led Batten with three shots and two goals, while Manfredi and Stephanie Koblish each recorded two attempts.
Allie Greco played all 90 minutes in goal and made three saves to earn the shutout.
