MESA, Ariz. — Embry-Riddle delivered a dominant performance Thursday, defeating Park-Gilbert 8-0 at the AZ Athletic Grounds.
The Eagles improved to 10-0-2 overall and 8-0-1 in conference play with an offensive outburst that featured three goals from Tessa Updegraff and two from Kaitlyn Roskopf.
Roskopf opened the scoring in the sixth minute, converting a pass from Jamie Brandon. Brandon added a goal of her own in the 10th minute, with Roskopf providing the assist.
Updegraff extended the lead in the 23rd minute off a Samantha Wright assist, then scored again less than three minutes later following a feed from Leah Barone. Isabella Jost added Embry-Riddle's fifth goal in the 43rd minute, assisted by Alawna Goodin, sending the Eagles into halftime with a 5-0 advantage.
Embry-Riddle continued its offensive pressure after the break. Wright scored in the 51st minute on an assist from Molly Newlin, and Roskopf added her second goal three minutes later, also assisted by Newlin.
Updegraff completed her hat trick in the 58th minute to cap the scoring.
The Eagles dominated statistically, outshooting Park-Gilbert 41-1 and holding a 19-0 advantage in shots on goal. Embry-Riddle also earned eight corner kicks while limiting Park-Gilbert to one.
Aubrianne Dupre' and Jenica Opdahl combined for the shutout in goal, while Park-Gilbert's two goalkeepers combined to make 11 saves.
ERAU will play again on October 17th as the Eagles host OUAZ for a 5pm kickoff.
