Nationally-ranked Aquinas shuts out Yellow Jackets

DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Defiance Yellow Jackets were upended by the #16 Aquinas Saints, 12-0, on Saturday for the latest installment of WHAC women's soccer at Winsper Knobel Memorial Field.

The Yellow Jackets (3-10-1, 0-7 WHAC) were forced to play defense most of the match and were limited to one shot while the Saints (6-4-1, 5-1-1 WHAC) carried heavy possession most of the game.

The first goal of the day came from an Aquinas header off a set play from just outside the penalty box. Kiersen Korienek jumped and headed in the goal off a free kick by Emily Gignac to start the scoring. Korienek found a soft spot in Defiance's defense and struck for her second goal from eight yards out four minutes later. Aquinas took a 3-0 lead before the first half ended when Bella Teelander lined a shot past the DC keeper from 18 yards away.

The Saints poured in nine goals in the second half, which included Korienek finishing her hatrick in the 57th minute. Aquinas had a hot streak in the middle of the half, swelling a 5-0 lead to 9-0 in just four minutes.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Hannah Redick made 13 saves in the first half and withstood 25 shots over the first 45 minutes
• Mariah Crisp was credited with the lone shot for Defiance
• Kiersen Korienek had three goals and two assists for Aquinas. The Saints had multiple goals from Aubrey Phenicie and Madison Slezinksi, who also added two assists.

UP NEXT
Defiance travels to Lourdes on Wednesday for a 7 p.m. game against the Gray Wolves.

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