Box Score MILWAUKEE (WLCSports.com) – The Wisconsin Lutheran College women's soccer team opened its 2021 season on Wednesday afternoon with an impressive 9-0 win over Mount Mary at MMU Soccer Field. Freshman Ella Miller (Colorado Springs, Colo.) scored four goals in her collegiate debut, as the Warriors netted their most goals in a match since October 5, 2019 when they tallied 10. The win marked WLC's ninth straight over MMU.
- Final Score: Wisconsin Lutheran 9, Mount Mary 0
- Records: Wisconsin Lutheran (1-0-0), Mount Mary (0-1-0)
- Location: MMU Soccer Field, Milwaukee, Wis.
- Miller netted the first two Warriors career goals in the 9th and 14th minutes for an early 2-0 lead.
- Junior Katie Wasiak (Muskego, Wis.) made it a three-goal margin in the 17th with her first score of the season.
- Freshman Teyah Palmer (Washington, Ill.) was credited with consecutive goals in the 21st and 33rd for a commanding 6-0 advantage. Miller, sophomore Lily Phelps (Sunman, Ind.), and junior Elena Velasquez (Milwaukee, Wis.) found the back of the net before the first half came to a conclusion with the score reading 8-0.
- Miller recorded the only goal of the second half in the 48th on an assist from Palmer as the final score read 9-0.
- WLC blanked Mount Mary in the shot count, 50-0, and was led by junior Desareih Juarez's (Waukegan, Ill.) seven shots. Palmer and Velasquez added six each.
- Wisconsin Lutheran's 50 shot attempts are tied for the fourth-highest on record.
- Palmer and senior Miriam Carreno (San Antonio, Texas) were credited with assists in the win.
- Sophomore Sierra Kannas (Watertown, S.D.) and freshman Brandee Dewar (Flint, Mich.) combined for the shutout in net, with Kannas earning her first win.
- The four scores from Miller tie for the second-most on record in a game in program history.
- "Today's match was another step in the right direction of getting to where we'd like to be. It was great to see some younger players step up, especially Ella. I'm looking forward to a great season with this team." - Head Coach Maggy Waech
- The Warriors host Lawrence (0-1-0) on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in their home opener at Warriors Soccer Field. Live coverage links will be available for the match at WLCSports.com.
