UCF
Orlando Fla. - The UCF Women's soccer team outlasted the storm to beat Stetson 5-0 despite the game starting three hours late due to inclement weather.
"A lot of adversity with weather delays this season, but I'm really proud of the team because we've been handling it well and staying focus through the delays," head coach Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak had to say after the victory. "We came out strong, scored two goals in the first half, and came out even stronger in the second half, which I'm really proud of. Tough performance, but also some great goals with Kristen and Mal, Marta got her first goal [at UCF] tonight, and Anna was great with her assists tonight. Just overall great team effort tonight, a lot of people coming off the bench tonight, so it was fun!"
The Knights (5-3-0) scored early with a goal from Mallory Olsson in the eighth minute. UCF controlled possession for the rest of the half and broke through for a second goal in the 44th minute when Marta Estupinan put it in the back of the net. They outshot the Hatters (3-5-1) 9-1 in the first half.
It didn't take long after the break for Olsson to score her second of the night when she found the back of the net to make it a 3-0 game.
Minutes later, Kristen Scott joined the fun with a goal to make it 4-0. Scott would give herself a brace just nine minutes later making it 5-0.
The Knights outshot the Hatters 9-1 again in the second half, pushing the total to 18-2 on the night as UCF would hold on for the 5-0 victory.
NOTABLES
- UCF improves to 24-0-0 all-time against Stetson.
- Head Coach Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak is now one win away from 150 in her career as a head coach. Her all-time record stands at 149-92-36 and 96-42-17 at the helm of the UCF women's soccer program.
- Mallory Olsson and Kristen Scott each scored two goals in the match, marking UCF's third and fourth brace of the season.
- With the five-goal performance, the Knights have now outscored opponents 18-8
- The shutout is the Black and Gold's fourth shutout of the season
UP NEXT
The Knights continue American Athletic Conference play as they welcome Memphis to the UCF Soccer Complex on Thursday, September 23 for a 6 p.m. kickoff.
GET THE APP
Never miss any UCF Knights news from your favorite team by downloading the free UCF Knights app right to your iOS or Android phone! The app provides personalized information for men's and women's teams, scores, schedules, loyalty programs and even breaking news.
FOLLOW THE KNIGHTS
Follow UCF Women's Soccer on social media on Facebook (/UCFWSoccer), Twitter (@UCF_WSoccer) and Instagram (@UCF.WSoccer)