Embry-Riddle used a big second half to beat Benedictine Mesa on Thursday, 7-0 at Santos Soccer Complex.
The Eagles improved to 12-0-2 overall and 10-0-1 in conference play behind a hat trick from Kaitlyn Roskopf and two goals from Tessa Updegraff.
Updegraff opened the scoring in the fourth minute with assists from Ella Carnahan and Roskopf. Roskopf added her first goal in the 15th minute, giving Embry-Riddle a 2-0 advantage at halftime.
The Eagles continued their offensive surge after the break. Samantha Wright scored in the 52nd minute off an assist from Jamie Brandon, and Updegraff added her second goal four minutes later with Wright providing the assist.
Roskopf completed her hat trick with goals in the 58th and 60th minutes. Leah Barone capped the scoring in the 73rd minute, converting a pass from Updegraff.
Embry-Riddle dominated every statistical category, outshooting Benedictine Mesa 58-0 and putting 27 shots on goal. The Eagles also held a 15-1 advantage in corner kicks.
Goalkeeper Maile Kahele and the Embry-Riddle defense recorded the shutout, limiting Benedictine Mesa to no shots throughout the match. Benedictine Mesa's goalkeepers combined for 20 saves.
ERAU will host Arizona Christian on Saturday with kickoff set for 5pm.
