THOMASVILLE, Ga.--Freshman Lindsey Evans netted her first career hat trick and senior Holly Davis scored the first goal of her career as the Embry-Riddle women's soccer team routed Thomas University 6-1 on Saturday afternoon.
The Eagles opened the scoring just 10 minutes into the match as freshman Kristen Phelps netted her eighth goal of the season on the first of three assists by Jessica Garcia. Davis, who made her first start at midfield, doubled the Eagles' lead two minutes later with an unassisted tally on a blast from the right side.
Evans netted the next two Eagle goals, the first on a beautiful setup off the feet of Garcia and the second coming as she deked Thomas goalkeeper Brittany Wilkinson out of position to put it in a wide open net.
The Lady NightHawks ended the Eagles' bid for a clean sheet with 55 seconds left in the first half. Amanda Graham's blast was corraled by ERAU goalie Brelyn Bingham, but the referee judged that she was standing inside the goal line when she caught the ball.
Evans finished off her natural hat trick with an unassisted goal five minutes into the second half, and Katrina Morgan rounded out the scoring by hammering home a Dena Rozalsky free kick.
Bingham made her first start in net and was not forced to make a save, while Wilkinson made six saves for Thomas.
The Eagles will next be on action on Monday, hosting Warner Southern College at 7 p.m.