ROCKY MOUNT, NC - The Ferrum College women's soccer team continued their impressive start to the season with a commanding 5-0 win against NC Wesleyan this afternoon, extending their undefeated streak to 5-0.

RECORDS
Ferrum (5-0)
N.C. Wesleyan (2-5)

THE BASICS
The Panthers showcased their offensive prowess early in the match, building a 3-0 lead by halftime. Seniors Ashlynn Mitcham and Bri Bitz started the onslaught with each scoring a goal to build the early lead. Freshman Breanna Herlihy scored her first career goal before halftime on a pass from Senior Jamie Adams. The second half saw Ferrum maintain their dominance with additional goals from Senior Amber Gillen and Bitz who scored her second goal of the day off an assist from Junior Jadyn Patton.

The Panthers defense dominated, led by Senior goalkeeper Ashli Wuss's seven saves securing the shutout. The Bishops goalie Grace Walls battled all day and made eleven saves.

KEY STATS
Ferrum: Bitz 2 goals; Gillen 1 goal; Mitcham 1 goal; Patton 1 assist; Adams 1 assist; GK Wuss (W, 5-0) 90 min, 7 saves
NCW: GK Walls 90 min, 11 saves

UP NEXT
Coach Erin Saleeby-Dent's team will be back home and in action Wednesday, September 18^th at 7:00 p.m. against Southern Virginia.