DAYTON - The University of Dayton women's soccer team extended its winning streak to seven with its 1-0 shutout win over visiting VCU Sunday afternoon. Freshman Laney Smith scored the game-winner for the Flyers, her seventh goal of the season, as UD recorded its ninth shutout win of the year.

Dayton improves to 13-3 overall and 7-1 in Atlantic 10 matches. With 21 points, UD remains in first place in A-10 standings, one point ahead of Saint Louis. VCU moves to 3-8-4 on the season and 2-2-4 in league games.

KEY STATS
A - junior Kyra Karfonta recorded her team-high-tying sixth assist of the season
7 - the Flyers and Rams were even on corner kicks with seven apiece
10 - three Flyers posted multi-shot games, including junior Noel Blain with two shots both on goal
Win - Batoul Reda (13-3-0). Loss - Allison Karpovich (3-8-4).

SCORING SUMMARY
40:02     DAY     Laney Smith (7), Assisted By: Kyra Karfonta

CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS
YC    59:13     VCU     #23 Carleigh Frilles

UP NEXT
In its final regular-season road test of the 2024 season, Dayton will be in the Big Apple Thursday to take on Fordham. The Flyers and Rams will square off Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at Jack Coffey Field in the Bronx.

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