The Batten University women's soccer team improved to 6-0-2 overall and 2-0 in conference play with a 2-0 victory over Randolph College (5-2-2, 1-2).
The Marlins wasted little time getting on the board, taking a 1-0 lead in the 10th minute. Alaina Alston found the back of the net at the 9:39 mark off an assist from Alexis Manfredi, scoring her eighth goal of the season to give Batten the early advantage. Alston entered the contest with seven goals on the year after scoring against Shenandoah in Batten's previous match.
Batten carried the one-goal lead into halftime after allowing just three Randolph shots in the opening 45 minutes. Riley Keefe made two saves in the first half to keep the Wildcats off the scoreboard.
The Marlins took control offensively following the break, recording 17 shots in the second half compared to just one for Randolph. Batten generated several opportunities before finally adding to its advantage late in the contest.
Stephanie Koblish doubled the lead in the 80th minute, finding the back of the net at the 79:44 mark following a stretch that included consecutive Batten corner kicks. Her goal gave the Marlins a 2-0 advantage with just over 10 minutes remaining.
Batten finished the match with a 22-4 advantage in total shots and an 8-2 edge in shots on goal. The Marlins also held a 9-1 advantage in corner kicks. Courtney Mills and Manfredi each recorded three shots, while Koblish and Alston accounted for Batten's two goals.
Keefe played all 90 minutes in goal and made two saves to earn the shutout as Batten remained unbeaten through its first eight matches of the season.
