Box Score
ALPINE, Texas- No. 7 Hardin-Simmons University (5-0-0/1-0-0) delivered a six-goal payload in the first half on its way to a 9-0 shutout over Sul Ross (2-2-0/0-1-0) Thursday in the ASC opener for both teams.
The Cowgirls' Kenne Kessler scored four of the visitor's nine goals with the first two coming in the opening half.
HSU's Olivia Hartman initiated the scoring run a minute and a half into the contest on a left footed shot from the right-center portion of the box. Kessler's first score came at the 17th minute on a curled goal from 20 yards out.
Hardin-Simmons has shutout their last four opponents and have allowed only one goal scored in a 2-1 season-opening victory against Hendrix College on September 1.
The Lady Lobos will regroup and face McMurry University to close out their four-game home stand. Kickoff is slated for 2:00 p.m. Saturday.