By RICK PETERSON
TopSports.news
Washburn soccer continued its hot streak Friday night in Yager Stadium, stretching its unbeaten streak to eight games with a 4-0 shutout MIAA victory over Northeastern State.
Freshman Kate Hinck scored the only goal Washburn would need 10 minutes into Friday's 4-0 home win over Northeastern State. [File photo/TSN]
The Ichabods improved to 8-2-2 overall and 5-0-1 in the MIAA, while Northeastern State fell to 6-5-1, 1-4-1.
"The ladies did an amazing job executing our game plan tonight,'' Washburn coach Davy Phillips said. "I'm so proud of the fight and intentionality of the team tonight. We were organized defensively and had a few really good finishes.
"I feel growth in every game, and we have to look forward to a tough test on Sunday vs. Rogers State.''
Washburn opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a goal from freshman Kate Hinck, with the former Washburn Rural star finding the bottom left corner for her fourth goal of the season.
Rilyn Snyder would take a free kick in the 21st minute, which found the back of the net for her first career goal.
Washburn had 11 shots in the opening 45 minutes, with six being on goal.
Washburn would continue to control the game in the second half and would find their third goal in the 65th minute by freshman Leah Henke for her ninth goal of the season off an assist by Bricelyn Betts.
The Ichabods would wrap up the match in the 81st minute with a goal by Sam Searcey, who has scored in back-to-back games and has five goals on the year.
The Ichabods have outscored opponents during their unbeaten streak, 18-1, and now have seven shutouts on the season.
Washburn will be back at home Sunday against Rogers State, with kickoff set for 1 p.m.
