Jessica Lively 3 goals in win over Mary Baldwin

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September 19, 2007


Ferrum Blanks Mary Baldwin 9-0 in Women's Soccer

FERRUM, Va. -- Freshman Jessica Lively posted a rare hat trick to help Ferrum College shut out Mary Baldwin College 9-0 in USA South Athletic Conference women's soccer action today.

Official Box Score

Lively's hat trick is only the 12th time in the Ferrum women's soccer history that a player has recorded three or more goals in a match.

The last person to notch a hat trick for Ferrum was Carlyn Kubler in a 6-1 win over the College of Staten Island on September 17, 2005.  Susan Sautter '95 holds the record for career hat tricks with three, all recorded during the 1995 season.  Hillary Wagar '99 has two career hat tricks.

Junior Sarah Palastro had a pair of goals today, including the game-winner 7:52 into the match.  Freshman Lea McMillan had a goal and two assists, while senior Stephanie Perih and freshman Natalie Olson each had a goal. 

Senior Corinne Musanti and freshman LaQQuinta Garrett had were each credited with an assist.  Freshman goalkeeper Katie Hodkinson registered her first career shutout at Ferrum, posting two saves.  Ferrum out-shot 25-3.

The win improves Ferrum to 2-4-1, 1-0 in the USA South.  Mary Baldwin falls to 1-5 with the loss, 0-1 USA South.  The Panthers return to action Saturday, Sept. 22 when they face Methodist College at home in another league match.  Game time is set for 4 p.m.

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