GRAYSON, Ky. – Three different players found the back of the net in a two-minute span as Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College women's soccer earned a 3–0 River States Conference road victory at Kentucky Christian on Saturday afternoon.

The Pomeroys (1-9-1, 1-3-0 RSC) dominated possession and chances throughout the contest, outshooting the Knights 17–2 and holding an 11–1 advantage in corner kicks.
After 74 scoreless minutes, SMWC erupted:

• 74:56 – Cyd'Nei Strader broke the deadlock with her first career goal.
• 75:55 – Eerika Erjansalo, who started the match in goal before moving into the attack, scored her first goal of the season to make it 2–0.
• 76:44 – Mackenzie Herring capped the burst with her first collegiate tally, stretching the lead to 3–0.

The defense remained steady, limiting Kentucky Christian (0-10-0, 0-6-0 RSC) without a single shot on goal. Goalkeepers Eerika Erjansalo and Ella Cox combined for the clean sheet without needing to record a save.

Stat Leaders

• Mackenzie Herring – 4 shots, 1 goal.
• Cyd'Nei Strader – 2 shots, 1 goal.
• Eerika Erjansalo – 1 shot, 1 goal; also logged 70 minutes in goal.
• Raelee Everhart – 2 shots, 1 on target.

Up Next
The Pomeroys return home to face IU-Kokomo at the SMWC Soccer Complex on Thursday, October 9, at 4:45 p.m. ET.