TicketsCINCINNATI - The University of Cincinnati women’s soccer program won its season opener, defeating Eastern Kentucky, 3-0, on Wednesday night at Gettler Stadium.
Junior Molly Cochran set the tone early for the Bearcats with the first shot in just over three minutes.
Freshman Braelyn Even opened the scoring in the 20th minute, heading a corner kick from Emma Gioffre into the back of the net for the first goal of her collegiate career. 12 minutes later, junior Tiana Campbell improved UC’s lead, finding the back of the net for her first goal as a Bearcat.
Cincinnati carried that momentum into the second half, continuing to control possession and limiting Eastern Kentucky to just three shots.
Campbell closed the night scoring with a pass from sophomore Lexi O’Shea from over the head at the 87-minute mark to seal Cincinnati’s 3-0 victory.
Cincinnati controlled the attack throughout the match, outshooting Eastern Kentucky 15-3 with nine shots on goal.
Goalie, Amber Brandon, made her Cincinnati debut claiming her first career shutout and recording one save.
Christa Gibbons, Anna Barber, Ally Gilbert, Karson Yon and Gioffre played the full 90 minutes.
In addition, freshman Brooklynn Schomaker made her collegiate debut, playing 71 minutes, while transfers Gilbert and Campbell made their Bearcat debuts.
Up next, the Bearcats will travel to Demirjian Park on Thursday, August 20 at 7p.m. ET to face Illinois.