BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A first-half goal from sophomore and Kentucky native Laney Smith lifted the University of Dayton women's soccer team over Western Kentucky, 1-0, on Thursday night at the WKU Soccer Complex. With the clean sheet, senior keeper Batoul Reda sets the new career shutout mark in UD women's soccer history.
 
Reda, a Dearborn, Mich. native, made three saves on the night for her third shutout of the season.
 
Smith's strike came in the 34th minute on a beautiful setup by freshman Emery Newlin. Newlin diced through multiple defenders on the right side of the field and Smith was ready to strike when the cross hit her feet. It was the first collegiate assist for Newlin and the 10th career goal for Smith.
 
KEY STATS
30 – career shutouts for Batoul Reda, the new program record
10 – career goals for Laney Smith after her strike tonight
7 – shots for both teams in the contest 
4 – shots on goal for the Flyers
 
UP NEXT
Dayton returns to the friendly confines of Baujan Field on Sunday, Aug. 31, when it welcomes West Virginia to the Gem City for a 1 p.m. match.