Newburgh, NY - The University of Mount Saint Vincent put together a dominant offensive performance Saturday afternoon, scoring four times in the first half and adding three more after the break to cruise past Mount Saint Mary College, 7-0. The Dolphins now sit at 5-3-1 overall on the season, which includes a 4-0-1 Skyline record, good for second place in the current standings.
Brittany Boyle led the offensive attack with two goals, while Eva Puentes also found the back of the net twice and added an assist. Boyle opened the scoring just 3:24 into the contest off a pass from Puentes before Puentes doubled the lead in the 25th minute with Lily Ostiguy providing the assist. Boyle struck again in the 36th minute, and Ariana Hernandez added a goal just 80 seconds later off a Kerrigyn Lynam helper.
The Dolphins continued to pour it on in the second half. Nadine Padilla scored just 4:37 after halftime with Michelle Zuniga assisting, and Puentes added her second goal less than three minutes later off a Padilla assist. Seven Nguyen capped the scoring in the 81st minute, converting a pass from Caroline Gomes.
UMSV finished with a 16-6 advantage in shots and put 13 attempts on target while earning eight corner kicks.
Kaitlyn Grady made two saves during the first 52 minutes before Alexandra Laguna and Ella De Kruyf combined to finish the shutout.
The Dolphins turn their attention to St. Joseph's University Long Island, who makes their long awaited return to Riverdale after last year's conference final on Marillac Field.
