WHEELING, Ill. --- The TIU women's soccer team returned home on Thursday afternoon as they hosted the Red Lions of Lincoln Christian University in non-conference action at Wheeling's Heritage Park Sports Complex. Coming off a difficult overtime loss at Holy Cross (IN) on Tuesday night, the Trojans looked to bounce back with a win at home as the season enters its final week and a half.

Trinity dominated possession on the afternoon in a match that saw their offense roll off of fast breaks and LCU turnovers. Kailynd Tubb cracked the scoreboard for the Trojans first in the 16th minute unassisted, before Cameron Hunter netted TIU's second goal off an assist by Lauren Henn just 30 seconds later.

The Lions' Audrey Henningsen would cut TIU's lead in half in the 24th minute, but the Trojans quickly responded with Kinsey Gomez returning Trinity's lead back to two goals on an unassisted goal in the final seconds of the first half. TIU's offense showcase continued in the second half with five goals, two coming from Henn on an assist by Abigail Olsson in the 66th minute, and another unassisted in the 73rd. 

Henn would return the favor as she assisted Olsson on a goal in the 68th minute. Shayne Busick and Madison Martinez would account for TIU's final two goals in the 71st and 78th minutes respectively as the Trojans cruised to an impressive 8-1 victory.

ADDITIONAL GAME NOTES

• Thursday's win improves TIU's all-time record against Lincoln Christian to 4-0.

• The Trojans overwhelmingly controlled possession in the game, outshooting the Lions 39-2.

• Trinity's five goals in the second half are the most they have netting in a single half this season.

• TIU's eight goals in Thursday's win are tied for the most scored in a match this year. The Trojans shutout IU-Northwest 8-0 last Saturday.

• Kailynd Tubb's 16th minute goal was her first of the season, and fifth of her career.

• Cameron Hunter's goal late in the 16th minute was her fourth of the season, and 12th of her TIU career.

• Kinsey Gomez's 44th minute score was her second of the season and of her career. Gomez scored her first goal as a Trojan in Tuesday's loss at Holy Cross (IN).

• Lauren Henn's goal's in the 66th and 73rd minutes were her fifth and sixth of the season, and ninth and tenth of her career.

• Abigail Olsson's 68th minute score was her third of the year.

• Shayne Busick's 71st minute goal was her second of the season, and seventh as a Trojan.

• Madison Martinez's goal in the 78th minute was her second of the season and of her career. It was also her first goal since notching her first back on March 13 vs. Saint Xavier.

• Henn's assist on Hunter's first half goal and on Olsson's 68th minute score was her fifth and sixth assists of the year.

• Olsson's assist of Henn's 68th minute score was her third assist of the season and of her career.

• Grace Elliott's assist on Busick's 71st minute goal was the first of her career.

UP NEXT

The Trojans (4-5-0) will return to action on Saturday, March 27 as they visit the Fighting Saints of St. Francis (IL) in conference play. Kick off is scheduled for 3:00pm CST at Joliet Memorial Stadium in Joliet, and can be watched LIVE on USF SportsNet.

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