NGU posted its third straight shutout with a dominating match in Florence, South Carolina by defeating the Francis Marion Patriots with a final score of 3-0. The Crusaders dominated the shot column, putting up twenty-two while allowing just eight. Near the end of the first half, Natalie Johnson put the Crusaders on the board with her first goal of the season as Jada Patrick and Elainee Sprinkle provided assists. Less than a minute into the second half, Romee Contreras added a goal to the board with her third goal of the year off an assist by Alexah Fite. With the match already in hand, Julia Hayes would add an insurance goal in the 72nd minute with an assist by Aleisha Lamb. With the win, the Crusaders improve to 5-0 in conference play.

Results

• Score: NGU 3 / FMU 0
• Location: Hartzler Field / Florence, SC
• Records: NGU 5-2-1, 5-0-0 CC / FMU 1-6-2, 0-4-1 CC

Individual

• Romee Contreras led the day in shots with five and recorded her third goal of the season.
• Natalie Johnson scored her first goal of the season.
• Julia Hayes provided an insurance goal off the bench.

Upcoming

• NGU will head to Sparanburg, South Carolina on Tuesday, September 27 to face the Valkyries of Converse University.