Box Score

ALLENTOWN, Pa.- The Mighty Mac women's soccer team (4-4-2) improved to 4-1 in Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) on Tuesday afternoon with a convincing 5-0 victory over Cedar Crest (5-5, 1-3 CSAC) behind the offensive efforts of three freshmen.
 
Freshman Carley Peacher recorded her third hat trick of the season and second straight while freshmen Riley Rudd and Miranda Rojas each added one goal and one assist.  Sophomore Isabella Romano made five saves in goal for the shutout victory.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
-The Mighty Macs jumped on the scoreboard quickly in this one as Rudd fed a pass into the six and Peacher scored into the far right side of the cage for the 1-0 IU advantage just 2:22 into the game
-The score held until the 38^th minute when this time Rojas found Peacher who threaded a shot between defenders for her second of the day and 2-0 lead, which IU would have at the break
-In the 68^th minute, Rudd scored her sixth of the year to extend the lead to 3-0 and Peacher completed the hat trick in the 82^nd minute to give her a team-high 11 goals this season and a 4-0 IU advantage
-Rojas finished off the scoring in the 88^th minute with her third of the year to give the Macs the 5-0 victory
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
-The Macs outshot the Falcons, 22-9, and had seven corners to three for IU
-Goals: Peacher 3 (11), Rudd (6), Rojas (3)
-Assists: Rudd (4), Rojas (4)
-Points: Peacher 6 (22), Rudd 3 (16), Rojas 3 (10)
-Shots: Peacher led the team with 11, 10 on net
-Saves: Romano made five saves in her first career victory and shutout
 
WHAT THEY SAID
-Head Coach Zena Tracey: "Our offensive attack was outstanding today, led by Carley, who has been finishing several chances for us so far this season.  We're very happy with how much we have gelled in the attacking third and hope that can continue moving forward.  Bella was strong in the cage today filling in for Allie, which was a huge boost."
 
UP NEXT
The Macs host Marywood on Saturday at 1 p.m. looking to win their fifth CSAC game in six tries.