The fifth-ranked Washington University women’s soccer team extended its undefeated streak to nine games Tuesday evening when it defeated Central Region foe Principia College 2-0 at Francis Field. With the win, senior Clara Jaques set a school record with her 24th career shutout.

The Bears got out to a very quick start with three shots on goal before senior Emily Gosché scored on a redirection from junior Jess Johnson in the 13th minute. The Bears took that 1-0 lead into halftime and held it for nearly the entire duration of the contest before adding another goal in the 87th minute. Junior Jen Reed headed the ball into the net after a corner kick from junior Lauren Steimle, with Steimle and Gosché both picking up assists on the goal.

The goals were Gosché’s fourth of the season and Reed’s first. Wash. U. outshot Principia 22-5 overall and 10-2 in shots on goal. Sophomore Lillie Toaspern led the way with 7 shots. She and junior Becky Berels led the way with two shots on goal each.

Wash. U. will be off this weekend before returning to action on Tuesday evening when it faces Millikin University at 7 p.m.

Sahil Patel | Student Life

Sophomore Lillie Toaspern corrals a loose ball off a throw-in near the Principia College goal in the second half of the Bears’ 2-0 win on Tuesday night. Wash. U. controlled possession for the majority of the game and outshot Principia 22-5 for the game.