The Batten University Women's Soccer team improved to 3-0-0 on the season with a 2-0 victory over Hardin-Simmons, dropping the Cowgirls to 0-1-1.
Courtney Mills and Kaylyn Seitz led the way offensively for the Marlins. Mills opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with her first goal of the season before Seitz converted a penalty kick in the 34th minute to give Batten a 2-0 advantage. Allie Greco also played well in goal, helping anchor a Marlins defense that held Hardin-Simmons to just five shots and only one shot on goal in the shutout victory.
Batten controlled the attack throughout the opening half, putting consistent pressure on the Hardin-Simmons defense. After several early opportunities, the Marlins broke through in the 23rd minute when Mills found the back of the net to give Batten a 1-0 advantage. The goal came just moments after Mills entered the contest and was one of 10 first-half shots for the Marlins.
The Marlins doubled their lead in the 34th minute. After a Hardin-Simmons foul inside the box, Seitz stepped to the penalty spot and converted the ensuing penalty kick to make it 2-0. Seitz was a constant threat offensively, placing all three of her shots on goal, while Mills finished with two shots on target.
Batten's defense took care of the rest. Goalkeeper Allie Greco played all 90 minutes and made one save to record the clean sheet. Stephanie Koblish and Alex Ortega also went the full 90 minutes on the back line as the Marlins limited Hardin-Simmons to just five total shots and one shot on goal.
The Marlins finished with a 16-5 advantage in shots and placed 10 attempts on goal compared to just one for Hardin-Simmons. Batten also held a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks. Alaina Alston led the Marlins with four shots, while Seitz and Alexis Manfredi each recorded three.
Batten controlled the match throughout, outshooting Hardin-Simmons 16-5 and putting 10 attempts on frame. The Marlins also held a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks while keeping the Cowgirls off the scoreboard for all 90 minutes.
