IRVINE, Calif. — Embry-Riddle scored four first-half goals and cruised to a 5-0 victory over Hope International on Thursday at OC Great Park.
Jamie Brandon opened the scoring in the fifth minute, converting a pass from Kaitlyn Roskopf. Roskopf assisted again less than six minutes later, setting up Samantha Wright for her first goal of the season.
Brandon added her second goal in the 32nd minute, bringing her season total to 12. An own goal by Hope International in the 42nd minute sent the Eagles into halftime with a 4-0 advantage.
Wright completed the scoring in the 72nd minute, converting a penalty kick for her second goal of the match and the season.
Embry-Riddle outshot Hope International 22-10 and placed 14 shots on target. The Eagles also received a combined shutout from Maile Kahele and Aubrianne Dupre', who each played 45 minutes.
Brandon led the Eagles with nine shots, while Wright and Tessa Updegraff each recorded three shots on goal. Roskopf finished with two assists.
ERAU will finish their California trip with a game against Life Pacific at 9:30am on Saturday.
