Axewomen slip into first place with 6-1 over Huskies

WOLFVILLE, N.S. - In AUS women's soccer action at Huskies Stadium, the Acadia Axewomen easily got past the Saint Mary's Huskies in a display of offensive firepower.

Acadia got things started when Megan Earle (Mount Pearl, NL) scored in the 12th minute to make it 1-0. The Axewomen got another in the 15th minute when Subway player of the game Michelle Pryde (Calgary, AB) converted to extend the lead to 2-0. They kept it up when Jenna Howell (Dartmouth, NS) tallied in the 20th minute  to further widen the lead to 3-0.

Saint Mary's got on the board when Jessie MacPherson(Dartmouth, NS) potted a marker in the 27th minute to cut the deficit to 3-1. Acadia quickly responded when Pryde scored her second of the game in the 30th minute to make the score 4-1 at halftime.

In the second half, Acadia continued the scoring spree when Katie Ross (Bedford, NS) scored in the 59th minute to make it 5-1. The Axewomen provided further insurance when Allie Scovil (Hubley, NS) tallied in the 83rd minute to bring the game to its final score of 6-1.

Acadia's head coach Amit Batra was positive with the win and now shifting focus. "We came in with a job to do and we're happy with the result. Really good team contribution on the weekend with goals from several players. We're focused now on Universite de Moncton."

Both teams are back in action this Saturday at 1:00 pm. The Axewomen visit the Universite de Moncton Aigles Bleues and the Huskies host the Cape Breton Capers. The Axewomen improve to 6-1-2 and take over first place in the AUS standings with 20 points - one point ahead of the trailing Cape Breton Capers and two points ahead of Memorial. The Huskies drop to 2-7-1