Bridgeport,W.Va. - The West Liberty University women's soccer team used a huge first half to cruise to a 9-1 win over Salem, Wednesday afternoon at the Bridge Sports Complex in Bridgeport, W.Va. Three Lady Hilltoppers(1-3) scored two-goals in the victory, Morgan Kost, Ellie Cunningham, and Isabella Aperfine. 

Game Details:   

Final Score: West Liberty 9 Salem 1 

Team Records: West Liberty 1-3-0 (0-1-0 MEC), Salem 0-4

Attendance:  42 

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• West Liberty scored six goals in the first half

• The Hilltoppers put 24 shots on goal in the opening half and 36 in the game

• Senior Morgan Kost had two goals and two assists in the game, the two assists tie the West Liberty record for most in a game most recently by Amelia Compston at Notre Dame (Sept. 7, 2022)

• Isabella Aperfine had a team-high and game-high five shots on goal

WEST LIBERTY STATISTICAL LEADERS:

Goals: Morgan Kost (2), Ellie Cunningham (2), Isabella Aperfine (2), Mia Zecca (1)

Assists: Morgan Kost (2), Audrey Lantz (1), Maya Taggart (1), Mia Zecca (1), Rileigh Gualtiere (1)

Shots on Goal: Isabella Aperfine (5), Rileigh Gualtiere (4)

UP NEXT:

The Hilltoppers will look to keep the momentum rolling as they visit Point Park Saturday at Highmark Stadium in Pittsburgh at 11 a.m. in a MEC match up.