Anderson Dominates Olivet in 6-0 Shutout

Anderson University turned in a dominant performance Saturday, scoring three times in each half and preventing Olivet from attempting a single shot in a 6-0 victory at Fridley Field.

The Ravens opened the scoring in the 15th minute when Madi Hampton finished an assist from Izzy Cameron. Anderson doubled its advantage in the 28th minute as Natalie Marcum scored her second goal of the season unassisted.

Cait Knepp made it 3-0 in the 34th minute, sending Anderson into halftime firmly in control.

Knepp wasn’t finished. She struck again in the 57th minute, converting assists from Mailee Cornette and Marcum to complete her brace and extend the lead to 4-0.

Less than three minutes later, Cornette moved from provider to scorer. She netted her third goal of the season in the 59th minute, with Marcum and Jess Rogozinski providing the assists.

Anderson added one more in the closing seconds. Cassie Pike scored her first goal of the season in the 90th minute, assisted by Cornette, to complete the 6-0 victory.

Knepp led the attack with two goals on a game-high 12 shots, putting nine on target. Cornette finished with a goal and two assists, while Marcum contributed a goal and two assists.

The statistics showed just how thoroughly Anderson controlled the match. The Ravens outshot Olivet 29-0, including a 19-0 advantage in shots on goal, and held a 9-1 edge in corner kicks. Olivet goalkeeper Natalie Rose made 12 saves despite allowing six goals.

Anderson split the shutout in goal between Jada Van Steenvoort and Lily MacKiewicz, neither of whom was required to make a save.

The victory improves Anderson to 3-1 on the season, while Olivet falls to 1-2-1.