The Batten University women's soccer team advanced in the ODAC Tournament with a 3-0 quarterfinal victory over Shenandoah. The win moved the Marlins to 13-0-5 overall, while Shenandoah finished the contest at 13-6.
Batten opened the scoring in the 14th minute when Madison Toone found the back of the net off an assist from Kaylyn Seitz, giving the Marlins a 1-0 advantage.
The Marlins carried the one-goal lead into halftime after outshooting Shenandoah 6-1 in the opening 45 minutes. Toone put both of her first-half attempts on goal, while Lyla Wells also tested the goalkeeper late in the half.
Batten added to its advantage in the 54th minute when Seitz converted a penalty kick to make it 2-0. Seitz finished the match with a team-high four shots, putting three on goal while also recording the assist on Toone's opening score.
The Marlins added their third goal in the 78th minute when Alexis Manfredi found the back of the net, extending the lead to 3-0. Batten continued to generate chances down the stretch, including another shot on goal from Alaina Alston shortly after the goal.
Batten finished the match with a 17-3 advantage in shots and a 10-1 edge in shots on goal. Seitz led the Marlins with four attempts, while Alston added three and Toone and Kathryn Weller each recorded two. Batten also held a 6-2 advantage in corner kicks.
Allie Greco played all 90 minutes in goal and made one save to earn the shutout as the Marlins moved on in the ODAC Tournament.
