FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. | The Young Harris College women's soccer team cruised to a 6-0 victory over Emmanuel University in a Conference Carolinas matchup Saturday (Oct. 17) afternoon at the Stephen Lee Complex.
With the win, Young Harris improved to 10-3-1 overall and 9-1-1 in Conference Carolinas play. YHC returns to action Tuesday (Oct. 20) evening when they host Shorter University. Kick-off is set for 4 p.m.
Lauren Gauthier opened the scoring in the 27th minute off an assist from Betsy Bu, giving the Mountain Lions a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.
Young Harris took control in the second half, scoring five unanswered goals. Faith Niebrugge found the back of the net twice in the 50th and 53rd minutes, followed by a goal from Clara Allen in the 55th minute. Bu added two goals of her own in the 63rd and 84th minutes to secure the win.
Bu and Niebrugge led the Mountain Lions with two goals apiece, while Charlotte Brown recorded two assists. Young Harris dominated offensively, outshooting Emmanuel 20-4, including a 12-1 advantage in shots on goal.
Goalkeepers Emily Jantz and Samantha Thomson combined for the shutout in the net for the Mountain Lions.
