SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Ind. — Lauren Gill delivered a historic four-goal performance Saturday afternoon, tying the program's single-season scoring record as Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College women's soccer closed its 2026 campaign with a commanding 5-1 victory over Kentucky Christian University at McMahon Field.
Gill's four-goal outburst marked the second-highest single-game goal total in program history and pushed her season total to 15, tying the Pomeroys' all-time single-season record. The performance highlighted an impressive offensive showing for SMWC, which finished the season 3-14-1 overall and 1-6-1 in River States Conference play.
Gill wasted little time putting her stamp on the contest, finding the back of the net in the 15th minute off an assist from
Makayla Westendorf to give the Pomeroys an early 1-0 advantage. She struck again in the 26th minute, converting a feed from
Mira Atari to double the lead and put SMWC firmly in control.
Kentucky Christian (5-9-2, 0-8-0 RSC) answered in the 32nd minute when Aubrey Logan scored off an assist from Jasmyn Jones, trimming the Pomeroys' advantage to 2-1 heading into halftime.
The Pomeroys emerged from the break with renewed offensive pressure, outshooting the Knights 15-7 over the final 45 minutes. After several scoring opportunities, including attempts from Gill, Westendorf and
Cyd'Nei Strader, SMWC broke through again in the 71st minute.
Riley Sabath extended the advantage to 3-1 with a goal off Atari's second assist of the afternoon, giving the Pomeroys some breathing room entering the final 20 minutes.
Gill continued her pursuit of history, striking the post in the 73rd minute before completing her hat trick just three minutes later. Goalkeeper
Cileen Saif provided the assist on Gill's third tally, pushing the advantage to 4-1.
The historic finishing touch came in the 87th minute when Gill connected with Atari for her fourth goal of the contest, capping the 5-1 victory and securing her place alongside the program's all-time single-season scoring leaders.
Gill finished the afternoon with four goals on nine shots, accounting for four of SMWC's five tallies and recording the game-winning goal. Her 15 goals on the season matched the highest single-season total in program history, while her four-goal performance ranked second on the program's single-game scoring list.
Atari was instrumental in the offensive explosion, distributing a game-high three assists, including two on Gill's record-tying afternoon. Sabath added a goal on three attempts, while Westendorf contributed an assist.
Ella Cox also provided consistent offensive pressure, placing all three of her shots on target, while Sabath put two of her three attempts on frame.
Defensively, Saif turned in a strong performance between the posts, recording nine saves while allowing just one goal. The Pomeroys were credited with 10 total saves as they limited Kentucky Christian to a single tally despite 17 shots.
SMWC finished with a 21-17 advantage in total shots, including a 15-7 edge in the second half. Both teams placed 11 attempts on goal.
The victory provided a fitting conclusion to the 2026 season, with Gill's record-tying campaign and historic four-goal finale highlighting an afternoon of individual milestones and collective offensive success for the Pomeroys.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods concludes its season with an overall record of 3-14-1 and a 1-6-1 mark in River States Conference competition.
