Johnstown, Pa. –Sarah Powell scored her 50^th career goal and Jamie Schroter recorded a career-high four assists as the No. 21 Mercyhurst College women's soccer team overwhelmed Pitt-Johnstown 6-0 Monday afternoon in the squad's second road contest in a row to start the year.

 

The Lakers (2-0-0) controlled play throughout the match, outshooting the Mountain Cats (0-2-0) 31-6, including 14-1 in shots on goal.

 

Senior forward Sarah Powell opened the scoring for Mercyhurst in the 32^nd minute, as her shot made it past Mountain Cat goalkeeper Aubrey Mauger. Schroter assisted on each of the Lakers' first four goals.

 

The score remained 1-0 in Mercyhurst's favor at halftime.

 

The Lakers used a three-goal, seven minute outburst of scoring early in the second half to put the game out of reach.

 

Taylor Hilinski scored two goals within a three minute span (58:12 and 61:36) to provide Mercyhurst with a 3-0 cushion. The goals were Hilinski's second and third for the 2008 season. In the 59^th minute, Hilinski blasted a shot past Mauger, and scored off of a serve from midfield by Schroter less than three minutes later to make it 3-0.

 

Following the second Hilinski marker, Lisa Melander headed in a corner kick by Schroter at 64:54, her second goal on the season, giving Mercyhurst a four goal lead.

 

In the 78^th minute, Lindsey Meyer scored her second career goal off a rebound, assisted by senior transfer Stacey Litz. Ironically, Meyer's first career goal came a year ago against Pitt-Johnstown in a 6-0 Laker victory.

 

Hailee Maiorano capped off the scoring in the 86^th minute, taking a pass from Jenna Tutolo and blasting a point-blank shot into the net, making it 6-0.

 

The Laker defense proved stingy, allowing only one shot to reach goalkeeper Rebecca Heintzman, who made one save for her 17^th career shutout.

 

The Mercyhurst women's soccer team heads to California (Pa.) this Wednesday to open the PSAC West schedule against the Vulcans. Kickoff will be at 4:00 p.m.