Columbia, KY – Abby Baker netted her first two goals as a Patriot, while Georgia Martell recorded six saves to lead the fourth-ranked UC women's soccer team to a 2-0 win over #18 Lindsey Wilson Thursday night.  With the win, Cumberlands improves to 11-0-3 on the year and 6-0-1 in conference play, while the Blue Raiders moves to 4-5-3 overall and 4-1-1. 

Baker tallied her first brace, while Olaya Blanco and Noah Paalman each tallied an assist in the win.  The quartet of Selena Barnett, Amy Anderson, Rita Aguye Cots, and Amalia Wichmann along with Martell held the Blue Raiders scoreless for their eighth shutout of the season.  The six saves for the sophomore are also her second most of the season. 

Lindsey Wilson went on the offensive early with a corner kick and two shots in the first ten minutes of action.  UC responded dominating the possession  over the next ten minutes putting three shuts on frame but none of which converted keeping the game scoreless.  The two teams traded possession over the rest of the first half with neither team able to tally a shot on frame keeping the score 0-0 at the break.

Cumberlands came out strong in the second half and was able to strike first.  In the 48' Blanco played a lob forward to Baker, who headed over the keeper and into the back of the net to make it 1-0 in favor of the Patriots.  Lindsey Wilson notched three shots looking for the equalizer, however the Patriots defense kept them off frame.  UC extended their lead later in the half as Paalman brought the ball up the left flank.  The freshman laid a cross up the end line to Baker, who flipped it into the net extending the lead to 2-0 with 20:48 remaining in the game.  Cumberlands looked to added to their lead but Maya Caon made the stop.  The Patriots were forced into a defensive stand over the final ten minutes of action as the Blue Raiders recorded five shots and three corner kicks however Martell made three saves to keep the shutout intact.

With the win UC improves to 8-0-3 against teams that are ranked or receiving votes in the NAIA Top 25 Coaches' Poll this season. 

The Patriots return to action Saturday night when they travel to Campbellsville, KY to face the (RV) Tigers.  Game time is set for 6:30 p.m. with live video available here.

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