University of Mount Olive

MOUNT OLIVE  – The University of Mount Olive women's soccer team earned a 3-0 shutout victory over Ferrum College on Saturday afternoon at Amon Field, delivering a dominant offensive performance while keeping the Panthers off the scoreboard.

The Trojans (5-5-4, 3-2-4 Conference Carolinas) controlled the match from the opening whistle, outshooting Ferrum 42-7 and putting 22 shots on target. Mount Olive also held a 7-1 advantage in corner kicks.

Yaneli Sanchez led the Trojans' attack with a pair of first-half goals. She opened the scoring in the 24th minute off an assist from Hannah Spear before finding the back of the net again in the 26th minute to give Mount Olive a 2-0 advantage heading into halftime. Sanchez's two goals brought her season total to six.

Mount Olive continued its offensive pressure after the break, with Charlotte Benson adding the third goal in the 61st minute. Spear recorded her second assist of the match on the play, helping the Trojans extend their lead to 3-0.

Defensively, goalkeeper Anais Coyne recorded two saves to secure the shutout as Mount Olive limited Ferrum to just two shots on goal. The victory marked another strong all-around performance for the Trojans, who maintained control throughout the contest.

The Trojans return to action Wednesday, Oct. 14, traveling to Pembroke, North Carolina, to face UNC Pembroke. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m.