Wooster Keeps Perfect Record Intact, Led by Ayer’s Play

Laura Ayer

WOOSTER, Ohio – The College of Wooster women’s soccer team won by a four-goal margin for the third-straight match on Sunday afternoon, this time easily dispatching Alma College 5-1 in non-conference play.

Wooster, now off to a 5-0 start for the first time since 2003, controlled most of the action Sunday, but only led 1-0 after the first half. That score was provided by Liz Mott, as her header off a cross from Kerry Melenovsky found the lower left corner of the net during the 17th minute.

The Fighting Scots, led by Laura Ayer, picked up their level of play in the second half, steadily wearing down the Alma team. In the 62nd minute, Ayer started a Wooster breakaway, and while her shot was saved initially, Letitia Clark was there to easily put in the rebound. About 19 minutes later, the Fighting Scots made it 3-0 in a nearly identical manner, as the Alma ‘keeper again saved an Ayer shot but couldn’t control it and Kate Kiley was in the right spot for the put-back.

Ayer continued her personal assault during the 84th minute. She took the ball herself this time, dribbling through and around an Alma triple-team and then beating the goalie for her fifth goal on the young season. 

Wooster wasn’t done, adding another score in the 86th minute when Alison Hornbeck slid a pass through the Alma defense to Ashley Owen, who completed the scoring opportunity.

Alma avoided the shutout less than a minute later.

The Scots continue their non-league schedule Wednesday when they host Otterbein College (1-2-1) at 4:30 p.m.