Trojans Roll Past Regent, 5-0
Ettrick, Va. — The Virginia State University women's soccer team delivered another dominant performance Wednesday afternoon, cruising past Regent University, 5-0, at home.
The Trojans wasted little time finding the back of the net, with Loryn Sturgis scoring just 3:44 into the contest off an assist from Morgan Parris. Parris then doubled the advantage in the 15th minute before Sturgis struck twice more to complete a first-half hat trick.
Sturgis' second goal came at 16:15, again assisted by Parris, while her third goal of the afternoon came at 30:50 off a feed from Sasha Daniel. The offensive outburst sent VSU into halftime with a commanding 4-0 lead.
Virginia State continued to control the match in the second half, holding Regent without a shot on goal while continuing to pressure the Royals' defense. Emma Brown added the final goal in the 67th minute, converting off an assist from Aj Clarke to push the Trojans' advantage to 5-0.
The Trojans finished the afternoon with a 22-2 advantage in shots, including a 15-0 edge in shots on goal. VSU also held a 4-0 advantage in corner kicks.
Sturgis led the Trojans with a career-best three-goal performance, while Parris contributed a goal and two assists. Brown added a goal, and Daniel and Clarke each recorded an assist.
In goal, Ava Patterson and Tianna Roberts split time, with each playing 45 minutes and combining for the shutout. Regent goalkeeper Evie Munroe finished with 10 saves.
With the victory, Virginia State improves to 7-2-1 on the season, while Regent falls to 3-5-0.
The Trojans return to action with momentum from another impressive offensive and defensive showing.
