Rockford, Ill. — Taylor Hernandez had 10 points on 4 goals and 2 assists, Kaitlyn Walsh had 3 goals, Kayla Thomas scored twice, as Illinois Tech women's soccer overwhelmed Rockford University with a commanding 17-0 victory on the road at Sam Greeley Field.

Illinois Tech holds a record of 16-1-1 overall and remains undefeated in Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) play at 12-0-0. The Regents fall to 1-17-0 overall and 0-12-0 in conference play. The Scarlet Hawks finish the regular season with the number one seed in the NACC Women's Soccer post-season tournament, and will host eighth-seeded Wisconsin Lutheran in their opening round match on Sunday, November 2nd, at 3:00 p.m. at Stuart Field.

Illinois Tech began the first half with strong offensive momentum, opening the scoring early in the third minute when Kayla Thomas found the net with an assist from Allison Murray. The team continued to press, and Kayla Smith capitalized on a penalty kick in the 14th minute to double the lead. Illinois Tech maintained control with Thomas adding another goal in the 22nd minute, assisted by Kelly Hitchcock. Kaitlyn Walsh extended the lead further with a goal at the 30th minute, assisted by Taylor Hernandez, followed by Avery Sealey's goal just two minutes later. The scoring onslaught continued as Walsh and Hernandez each added to the tally, closing the half with Illinois Tech leading 7-0.

Illinois Tech dominated the second half, quickly extending their lead with a goal by Hannah Ramos, assisted by Smith and Murray, in the 49th minute. Tvesa Vathulya added another goal shortly after, followed by Hitchcock scoring with an assist from Smith. The visitors continued to press, resulting in goals from Walsh and Joanne Porter, the latter assisted by Smith, bringing the score to 12-0.
Gabrielle West and Hernandez found the back of the net, with Hernandez scoring twice in quick succession. Rachael Fujimori and Hernandez further increased the lead with assists from Porter and Abby Cooley, respectively. Illinois Tech concluded the half with a commanding 17-0 victory over the Regents.

Scarlet Hawk Standouts

Taylor Hernandez
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- four goals
- two assists
- 10 points
- six shots on goal

Kaitlyn Walsh
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- two goals
- five shots
- four shots on goal

Kayla Thomas
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- two goals
- one game-winning goal
- two shots on goal

Kayla Smith
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- one goal
- three assists
- four points
- four shots

Joanne Porter
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- one goal
- two assists
- four points
- one shot on goal

Gabrielle West
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- one goal
- one assist
- two shots on goal

Regents Top Performers

Lily Rose
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- 15 saves
- 90:00 minutes played

Game Notes:
- The win improved the Scarlet Hawks record to 10-0 lifetime versus the Regents.
- Illinois Tech outshot Rockford 51-0 in the game.

Up Next
The Scarlet Hawks open NACC post-season play with a home match against eighth-seeded Wisconsin Lutheran on Sunday, November 2nd, at 3:00 p.m. at Stuart Field.