NORTHFIELD, Minn. — St. Olaf (14-1-1, 8-0-1) defeated Hamline (3-7-7, 1-6-2) with a 4-0 shutout on Wednesday at Rolf Mellby Field, with the Pipers' goalkeeper recording seven saves in the match.


Hamline holds a record of 3-7-7 overall and 1-6-2 in conference play. St. Olaf stands at 14-1-1 overall and 8-0-1, placing them first in the conference standings.


The first half saw St. Olaf establish a commanding lead over Hamline with a series of successful offensive plays. Emily Johnson opened the scoring for St. Olaf in the 10th minute. Avery Sames extended the lead to 2-0 in the 13th minute, assisted by Cat Duffy-Shaw and Wren VanDeWalker. Mia Van der Heide capped the first half scoring in the 36th minute, bringing St. Olaf to a 3-0 advantage. Hamline's Maddox Fergus made several crucial saves, facing a barrage of shots.


St. Olaf extended their lead in the second half with a goal by Johnson, assisted by Van der Heide and Duffy-Shaw in the 68th minute. This goal increased the home team's score to 4-0. The Pipers' Danna Garcia took an early shot in the 49th minute, but it went out to the right. The visiting goalkeeper, Isabella Jensen, made crucial saves, including a bottom-right attempt by Marit Klagge in the 89th minute. Despite Hamline's efforts, St. Olaf maintained control, closing the game with a decisive victory.


Fergus made five saves in the first half, facing 12 shots in total. Jensen recorded two saves in the second half, conceding a single goal during her time on the field. Garcia attempted one shot, contributing to the team's limited offensive efforts.


The Pipers will be back on home turf on Saturday, October 25 at Pat Paterson Field to take on Macalester at 3:30 PM.