Western Kentucky University Athletics said WKU defeated Jacksonville State 7-1 Thursday, Oct. 22, at the WKU Soccer Complex in Bowling Green, setting a program record for the most goals in a Conference USA match.
The announcement said WKU scored five times in the first half, beginning with a goal 38 seconds into play. WKU added two more goals after halftime, while Jacksonville State scored once in the 82nd minute, according to the athletics department. WKU outshot Jacksonville State 18-7 and limited the visitors to no shots on goal, the announcement said.
WKU Athletics reported the Hilltoppers’ record as 9-1-4 overall and 3-1-2 in conference play after the match. The announcement also said 24 Hilltoppers played. Danielle Lewin scored twice, according to the department.
WKU’s final home match of the season is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 25, against New Mexico State at 1 p.m. Central at the WKU Soccer Complex, the announcement said. Admission to WKU soccer games at the complex is free, according to WKU Athletics.
