Written by Student Communications Assistant, Colleen Loftus

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Catholic University of America women's soccer team (4-0) furthered their winning streak with a 6-0 shutout over the Cabrini Cavaliers (1-2), by far their most impressive win so far this season.

"I am pleased with today's result," said CUA head women's soccer coach J.P. Sousa. "We played a solid game from beginning to end in very hot and uncomfortable conditions. A lot of players got time and contributed to this win."

With 15 shots on goal, Catholic trumped Cabrini's defense and took their enormous lead with almost no resistance. Four separate CUA women's soccer student-athletes contributed to the win.

"Cabrini is a team with NCAA tournament experience the past three years, so we prepared for a battle. We want to compete with teams like this before we begin our conference season at the end of the month," said Sousa

Senior Kaylre Greaves earned her third opening goal in the last four games, putting the Cards up 1-0 early in the first half. Greaves totaled four shots with four additional shots on goal, leading the Lady Cards' offense in speed.

Catholic's explosive energy after halftime produced an additional five goals, three of which came unassisted. Sophomore Lindsay Aleman extended the team's lead within the first two minutes of the second half, putting the Lady Cards up 2-0. Freshman forward Nia Gomez responded two minutes later with an unassisted goal, and was followed by Aleman's second goal of the outing. Sophomore Alyssa Fiore earned an assist on Aleman's second goal as CUA went ahead 4-0 against the Cavaliers. Greaves scored her second goal of the day in the 76th minute, extending Catholic's lead to five. Alexis Garcia tacked on the final goal within three remaining minutes of the game, as Gomez was credited with the assist.

While the team's offense made an outstanding appearance, Catholic's defense kept Cabrini out of their zone and goal. Junior goalkeeper Lexi Halperin made two saves as the Cavaliers managed only 11 shots in 90:00 min.

"Everyone is happy to start the year with four wins, but we all understand that this is just the beginning. We can enjoy this win this weekend, but on Monday our focus turns to our next game at St Mary's (Md.)," said Sousa.

The Lady Cardinals now hold a 4-0-0 record, and will travel to face St. Mary's (Md.) on Wednesday, September 10 at 4:00 p,m.

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