MANSFIELD, PA. – The Roberts Wesleyan University women's soccer team earned its third consecutive shutout victory, blanking Mansfield University 3-0 in a non-conference match on Wednesday afternoon.
Sophomore Kara Choate opened the scoring for Roberts (5-1), sending a 25-yard shot into the top corner of the Mansfield net for her first goal of the season in the 19^th minute.
Choate also factored in the Redhawks' second score as her cross deflected off a Mansfield defender in front of the net for an own goal in the 33^rd minute.
Sophomore Courtney Felton converted a penalty kick for her second goal of the season with 12:58 remaining to close out the scoring.
Roberts held a 10-3 advantage in shots on goal. Senior Nicolette Knauf made three saves to record her second shutout of the season.
"It was a solid performance by the team today," Roberts coach Sarah McClellan said. "We are looking forward to continued improvement and returning home for Homecoming."
The Redhawks have outscored their opponents 9-0 during their current win streak.
Roberts returns to action for an East Coast Conference match against D'Youville at 1 p.m. Saturday. Seniors Gabrielle Ciambella, Knauf and Jessica Savage will be honored prior to the contest on Homecoming Weekend.