October 1, 2016

BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Earlham College Quakers scored two first half goals and added another in the second period for a 3-0 victory on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. Bluffton slipped to 0-6 overall and 0-1 in the Heartland Conference, while Earlham (1-7, 1-0 HCAC) picked up its first win of the season.

SKYLAR LIMING (St. Marys/Memorial) fired a match-high six shots, including four on target. Juniors BRITTANY HUFF (Union/Northmont) and KATELYN GARDELLA (Troy/Miami East) added three attempts apiece. Freshman keeper KAYLA PENROD (Marysville) notched five saves for the Beavers. CHERRAH BRADLEY was the story for Earlham, scoring a goal and assisting on the other two as Earlham posted the 3-0 win.

Both team finished with 16 shots. Earlham was whistled for eight fouls, compared to five for the home team. The Quakers forced four more corner kicks (7-3).

Bluffton travels to rival Defiance College on Wednesday, Oct. 5, for a matchup with the Yellow Jackets. Kickoff is slated for 3:30 p.m.

-BEAVERS-