RIPON, Wis. -- The Ripon College women's soccer team earned a 4-0 victory over Maranatha Baptist University on Monday night at Hopp Stadium, celebrating Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night with a strong performance on the field.
The Red Hawks wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, as senior Martina Palazzolo (Sterling Heights, Mich., Utica Ford HS) found the back of the net in the second minute off an assist from junior Alex Siudzinski (Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Southwest HS). Senior Makenna Brown (Machesney Park, Ill., Rock Valley College) added another goal less than two minutes later to give Ripon an early 2-0 advantage.
Ripon continued to apply pressure throughout the first half, with senior Faith Katers (Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay West HS) scoring in the 29th minute to extend the lead. Freshman Sammy Nampel (St. Germain, Wis., Northland Pines HS) capped the first-half scoring with a successful penalty kick in the 42nd minute, sending the Red Hawks into halftime with a 4-0 lead.
The Red Hawks maintained control in the second half, outshooting Maranatha Baptist 19-3 for the game and earning 13 corner kicks. Sophomore goalkeeper Alondra Olguin (Splendora, Tex., Splendora HS) recorded two saves to secure the shutout as Ripon held Maranatha Baptist scoreless.
With the win, Ripon improves to 6-7-1 overall and 2-3-1 in Midwest Conference play.
The Red Hawks will return to action on Saturday, Oct 17, traveling to Monmouth College for a 1:30pm matchup.
