COLUMBIA, S.C. — Four different players scored as CIU women's soccer powered past Johnson University 4-1 in Appalachian Athletic Conference play Friday night at Sessions Field.
The Rams scored three first-half goals and improved to 6-2-4 overall and 3-2-2 in conference play.
Lily Vengelis opened the scoring in the eighth minute, finishing off an assist from Lohrane Boaventura. Johnson pulled even in the 15th minute, but CIU answered with two goals less than five minutes apart to take control.
Sydney Thoman restored the Rams' lead in the 22nd minute on an assist from Zelia Griffith. Boaventura added an unassisted goal in the 27th minute, giving CIU a 3-1 advantage heading into halftime. Johnson played the remainder of the match down a player following a red card in the 27th minute.
CIU continued to generate chances after the break, and Reagan Worsley capped the scoring in the 88th minute.
The Rams finished with a 26-9 advantage in shots, including a 13-6 edge in shots on goal, and led 9-2 in corner kicks. Hailey Resetar made five saves in the victory, while Boaventura finished with a goal and an assist.
CIU returns to action Wednesday, Oct. 14, hosting AAC leader Truett McConnell.
