SAN ANTONIO - The no. 8 ranked Trinity University Women's Soccer team erupted for a season-high eight goals to take down the Ladies of Centenary College on Friday night. Trinity remains undefeated and improves to 7-0-1 (1-0-0 SCAC) while Centenary falls to 2-7-0 (1-2-0 SCAC). 

Senior midfielder Kaity Ward (Phoenix, Ariz. / Xavier Prep) tallied seven points on the evening with three goals and an assist. Ward is the first player in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference to secure a hat trick. The senior now has a SCAC leading eight goals on the season. 

Junior Cassie Bowers (Lafayette, La. / Episcopal School of Acadiana) also scored two goals on the night for the Tigers. The midfielder scored her first goal of the season in the 37th minute of the match. 

First-year forward Michaela Bosco (Weatherford, Texas / Weatherford) also found the net twice, scoring both of her goals in the second half of the match. 

The Rundown

Ward scored the game-winner in the 23rd minute of the match off of a double assist from junior Molly Sheridan (St. Louis, Mo. / Kirkwood) and senior Alex Walsh (Tulsa, OKla. / Booker T. Washington). Bowers then scored back-to-back goals in the 37th and 39th minute of the match to give Trinity a 3-0 lead heading into halftime. 

In the 53rd minute of the match, Ward called her own number and scored her second goal of the match to give the Tigers a 4-0 lead over the Ladies. Sheridan scored her lone goal of the match in the 63rd minute. Sheridan's goal was set up by Ward and senior Camryn Beall (Morrison, Colo. / Colorado Academy). 

Ward struck again in the 65th minute to give Trinity a 6-0 lead. Kyra Stafford (Albuquerque, N.M. / Hope Christian) assisted Ward's third goal of the night. 

Bosco then scored the last two goals of the night off assists from Alana Wickham (Rockwall, Texas / Rockwall) and Madison Horner (Austin, Texas / Bowie). 

Numbers to Note 

The Tigers outshot the Ladies 36-3 on the evening; the backline of Trinity combined to only allow one shot on goal. 

TU also took a season-high 18 corner kicks over the course of the match. 

Seven of the Tigers eight goals came off of an assist. 

Coach Speak

"A commanding win to open up conference play is just what we ordered," said Assistant Coach Spencer Valdespino. "And sometimes when you order too much, you share the portions. Plenty of contributors helped with this overall team victory. Not just goals but also the plays that stats don't cover. Hustle, excitement, and hunger. We look to continue the momentum and make room for seconds on Sunday."

Up Next

The no. 8 Trinity Tigers will host St. Thomas University (Tex.) on Sunday at noon for another SCAC matchup.