Hickory, N.C. -- Lenoir-Rhyne's Women's Soccer Head Coach Gary Higgins earned his 50th career win at LR in a 3-0 shutout of the Limestone Saints on Wednesday night. Higgins accomplished the feat in just 77 matches as the former LR men's soccer standout is 50-20-7 in his career.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Lenoir-Rhyne 3, Limestone 0
Records: Lenoir-Rhyne (3-0), Limestone (0-2)
Location: Moretz Sports-Athletic Complex | Hickory, N.C.

STATS OF THE MATCH: 

• Aqsa Mushtaq opened up scoring in 14th minute curling a shot from 15 yards out.
• Hannah Van Eerden then scored off an assist from Christina Shimshock to put the Bears up 2-0.
• Senior captain Abigael McGarel capped things off by scoring a PK, which was her third goal off a PK in three games.
• LR held a 24-9 advantage in shots on the night and a 4-3 lead in corner kicks.
• Charlotte Warner made three saves to earn her second shutout of her career.

BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:

• Before today's game Limestone was ranked 7th in regional rankings and LR was ranked 10th.
• The Bears have now scored 17 goals on the season in just three games, this feat wasn't accomplished until their ninth game last game year.

UP NEXT:
LR is back in action against UNC Pembroke on Saturday Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. at Moretz Sports Complex.