Kovarik's Two-Goal Performance Lifts Fontbonne Past Carthage

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University women's soccer team earned its first victory on the season after shutting out Carthage, 2-0.

Game Breakdown

The Griffins controlled the pace and possession battle throughout the first half with the team leading 4-1 in shots through the first 20:00 minutes of play.

Then, in the 25^th minute, the Griffins got on the board thanks to Molly Kovarik. The ball was lifted ahead for the senior forward and using her speed she was able to win a battle against two Firebirds defenders, get behind the defense, and beat Carthage's goalie into the left corner for the 1-0 lead.

Fontbonne owned a 3-1 shot advantage the rest of the way and headed into the break on top by one.

In the second half, the Firebirds came out with a sense of urgency but the Griffins were able to keep its one goal advantage intact.

In the 69^th minute, the Griffins were able to put the game away. Krystal Kohenskey got the ball near midfield, she weaved her way between the Firebirds defense and passed a perfect through ball for a cutting Kovarik who one-timed it past Sara Lieffrig for her second of the game.

That two goal advantage proved to be more than enough with Fontbonne picking up its first win on the year.

Fontbonne Notables

• The Griffins had a 14-9 shot advantage.
• Kovarik led with three, while Kohenskey, Kierstyn Weaver, and Alexandria Smith had two shots each.
• Kovarik's goals were No. 37 and No. 38 in her career. She's two behind Elizabeth Cornwell for fourth place all-time at Fontbonne and needs 11 more goals to be the all-time leader.
• Kohenskey's assist was her 14^th in her career. She's one away from moving into an eighth-place tie with Meredith Wendt (2016-18) and teammate Kierstyn Weaver.
• Mary Beers made four saves in the victory. She's all alone in second place at Fontbonne with 15 career shutouts.

Up Next

The Griffins return to action tomorrow afternoon when they'll take on Loras. Game-time is set for 1 p.m., at WashU.

About Fontbonne University

Fontbonne University is a private, Catholic liberal arts university located in St. Louis, committed to a transformative education and inspiring students to become global citizens who think critically, act ethically and serve responsibly. The university, founded in 1923, is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. For more information, visit www.fontbonne.edu.

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