BELTON, Texas – The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor women's soccer team opened their 2018 season with a 3-0 win over Southwestern University Friday night in Belton.
 
Madison Link gave the Cru a lead in the 18^th minute, sinking a cross from Chelsea Graham into the top left corner for a 1-0 lead. Taylor Marques added an insurance goal in the 33^rd minute, scoring off a blocked shot from Emily Blaettner. The Pirates pushed late and had a good look offensively but Marcella Lancon had a diving save in the 75^th minute to preserve the shutout. Rachel Bloom found Brooke Tatsch for the Cru's third goal in the 78^th minute to secure UMHB's 3-0 lead.
 
Chelsea Graham led the Cru with five shots followed by Marques with four. UMHB totaled 26 shots, putting 16 on goal. The Cru defense limited the Pirates to just one shot in the contest. Emmy McMaude and Marcella Lancon split time in the net for the Cru.
 
UMHB returns to action on Saturday, September 1^st in a 5 p.m. match against Texas Lutheran University at the UMHB Soccer Field in Belton.