ROSEVILLE, Minn. - The Bethel women's soccer team opened the regular season with a bang, securing a 5-0 victory over the University of Northwestern at the Reynolds Field athletic complex. In her Bethel debut,
Hannah Kvant tied the program's single-game record, which date back to 1998, netting four goals.
How It Happened
• The Royals kept the Eagles' defense and goalkeeper busy, putting up 23 shots throughout the game.
• Newcomer
Hannah Kvant scored the first goal of the season less than four minutes into the match, giving the Royals an early lead.
• Bethel kept the pressure on in the final third of the field, earning nine corner kicks to Northwestern's one.
• Fellow freshman
Jessica Oliver set
Hannah Kvant up for her second goal of the game in the 28th minute.
• Five minutes into the second half, senior
Kelsey Bergan added another goal to the Royals' tally on an assist from sophomore
Malia Beilby.
• In the 64th minute,
Hannah Kvant completed her hat trick, following it up with a fourth goal four minutes later.
• Bethel goalkeeper
Izzy Smith made several critical saves in the second half, earning the defense and herself a shutout.
What's Next
Bethel (1-0) hosts Crown College at Ona Orth Athletic Complex next Wednesday with kickoff slated for 4 p.m..