Skip To Main Content

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Athletics

Olsen_Martine_081211

14th-Ranked Eagles Outpace Southeastern in 5-1 Victory

| By:
LAKELAND, Fla. - Martine Olsen notched her second consecutive hat trick and the NAIA No. 14 Embry-Riddle Eagles added two more first half goals to run past Sun Conference foe Southeastern, 5-1 on Saturday night. The Eagles grabbed their 11th win of the year to go to 11-2-1 overall and 6-1 in conference play.

The Blue and Gold got off to a quick start when Olsen blasted her first goal past Fire keeper Karleigh Smoak in the sixth minute. Sophomore Tova Torstensson began the scoring chance with a nice ball that Olsen was able to corral before turning around her defender and placing a shot into the back of SEU's net.

It was Olsen again in the 14th minute for the Eagles, receiving a pass from Charlotte Edeland and making quick work of Smoak to push the Eagle lead to 2-0.

Junior Krizzy Menez gave the Blue and Gold a 3-0 lead at the 26:29 mark, thanks to Olsen's beautiful pass to the streaking Key West, Fla. native.

Olsen achieved the rare first-half hat trick in the 38th minute of play, this time Menez returned the favor with a nicely placed ball to Olsen, giving the sophomore plenty of room to work, and she took advantage of the opportunity, scoring her 21st goal of the season.

Cecilie Henriksen accounted for the final Eagle goal of the game in the 43rd minute, putting away a penalty kick that was garnered from a Fire handball in the penalty box.

ERAU settled into a more defensive mode in the second frame, controlling the possession for the majority of the evening. But, SEU would find some good luck when Lorin Ressler scored in the 76th minute, upsetting the Eagles' shutout hopes.

Lauren Gallant got the win for the Eagles, advancing her record to 11-2 overall, making five impressive saves on the night.

Olsen finished with three goals and an assist for seven total points. Her 21 season goals are just two shy of the single-season program record of 23 held by Elina Johansson.

ERAU will return to Daytona Beach to host rival SCAD Savannah on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the Embry-Riddle Soccer Stadium. Game time is set for 6 p.m. and will be Senior Night for the six Eagle seniors.
Print Friendly Version

Related Videos

Related Stories