The Emporia State women’s soccer team couldn’t hang with No. 21 Washburn on Saturday, as the Lady Blues were dominant in a 6-0 victory at the TRYSA soccer fields.
Washburn — which was picked to win the MIAA this season — broke or tied 10 school records in the triumph.
“They’re a good team,” ESU coach Jim Schneiderhahn said. “That’s what we need to aspire to be.”
The Lady Blues also recorded a hat trick for the first time, as Jessica Mainz scored three goals and added an assist. The junior was the MIAA Most Valuable Player last year, earning the scoring title while also taking second-team All-American honors.
ESU trailed just 2-0 at the break despite primarily playing defense. In the first half, WU outshot ESU 25-0.
The Lady Blues (3-2-1) scored four goals during a 20-minute span in the second half, as Mainz and Danielle Ayala put in two each to make the score 6-0.
“We lost focus, and that’s probably, right now, the biggest thing that’s killing us this year,” Schneiderhahn said. “We lose focus too early on things we shouldn’t worry about.”
ESU was outshot 48-2.
One highlight for the Hornets was the play of goalkeeper Megan Martin. Though the score might not have indicated it, she performed well, posting 16 saves.
“It’s unlucky that she’s seeing so many shots right now,” Schneiderhahn said, “but she’s doing a very good job.”
ESU (0-5) plays a road game at Missouri Western on Friday.
Saturday at Emporia
Washburn 2 4 — 6
Emporia State 0 0 — 0
First Half
WU — Jessica Mainz (Angela Wiseman), 24:55
WU — Lisa Fahey (Traci Nigg), 42:07
Second Half
WU — Danielle Ayala (Ashley Taylor), 60:04
WU — Jessica Mainz (Danielle Ayala), 62:08
WU — Jessica Mainz (unassisted), 77:33
WU — Danielle Ayala (Jessica Mainz), 79:44
Shots — WU 48, ESU 2. Saves — Ashley Klone (WU) 1, Megan Martin (ESU) 16. Att — 350.
Records — WU 3-2-1, ESU 0-5.
ESU volleyball finishes
3-1 in weekend tourney
The Emporia State volleyball team did more than add two victories in Saturday’s action at the West Florida Argonaut Crossover — it also picked up its first win of the season against a ranked opponent.
The Hornets downed No. 22 North Alabama 30-26, 30-22, 27-30, 30-20 before defeating Southern Arkansas 19-30, 30-23, 30-20, 30-15 later in the day.
Arica Shepard was the standout in the first match, posting 21 kills and 20 digs. Brittney Miller chipped in 10 kills, while setter Ting Liu posted 51 assists.
Shepard led the way again in Match Two, notching 18 kills and 24 digs.
Amy Byfield tied the team-high with 24 digs, while Megan Koster (13) and Miller (12) also hit double figures in kills.
Shepard (outside hitter) and Liu (setter) were selected to the All-Tournament team.
ESU (9-4) plays host to Missouri Southern on Wednesday.
Argonaut Crossover
Saturday at Pensacola, Fla.
Match One
North Alabama 26 22 30 20
Emporia State 30 30 27 30
Records — UNA 3-6, ESU 8-4.
Match Two
Emporia State 19 30 30 30
Southern Arkansas 30 23 20 15
Records — ESU 9-4, SAU 3-6.