BATESVILLE, Ark. – Park University used five first-half goals to defeat Lyon College by a score of 7-0 on Sunday. 

Lyon moves to 7-9 overall, 4-7 in the AMC, while Park University improves to 8-5 overall, 8-2 in the AMC.  
 
GAME FLOW 
The Pirates got on the board first as Maddy Russel sent a cross into the box for a cutting Anna Witherell. Witherell tapped the ball into the back of the net, giving Park a 1-0 advantage. In the 10^th minute, Park's Serena Ortiz took a free kick and rocketed a shot into the top portion of the goal, doubling Park's lead. In the 12^th minute, Anna Witherell scored her second goal of the match, making the score 3-0 in favor of the Pirates. Park would tack on two more goals in the half off a penalty goal by Maddy Russell, and a goal by Lenvix Ochieng, giving the Pirates a 5-0 lead after the first 45 minutes.

Park scored the first goal of the second half as Olivia Lainez struck a shot from well outside the box into the back of the net, making the score 6-0 in favor of Park. The Pirates would score once more in the 80^th minute on a free kick goal by Abby Groom. The Scots attempted to respond, but were unsuccessful and fell to Park by a score of 7-0 on Sunday.

KEY STATISTICS
- Hailey Gonzales tallied three shots on goal in the contest.
- Cassidy Powell recorded five saves.
- Park University outshot Lyon 34-9 on the day. 

WHAT'S AHEAD FOR THE SCOTS 
The Scots conclude the regular season with a road match against William Woods University on Saturday, November 2^nd at 11:00 a.m.

Women's Soccer Contact: Jeremy Wagner
870-307-7222 | jeremy.wagner@lyon.edu 
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