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Freshmen shine as WKU soccer blanks Belmont in opener

The WKU soccer team opened the regular season against Belmont on Thursday night at the WKU Soccer Complex, and four different Lady Toppers scored in a 5-0 win — the largest shutout margin of victory in a season opener in program history.

WKU had a total of 18 shots on the night. Senior forward Chandler Backes and sophomore midfielder Ambere Barnett both recorded four shots in 50 minutes of play, while junior defender Victoria Mayo and freshman forward Ansley Cate both recorded two shots in 47 minutes of action.

Head coach Jason Neidell said his Lady Toppers “played with a great mentality and incredible intensity.