
For immediate release - 10/24/09 - #099
Hornets Upend EMU 3-0 as Klippstein Nets Hat Trick

LYNCHBURG, VA - Sophomore midfielder Brittany Klippstein (pictured left - Springfield, VA/West Springfield) posted a hat trick Saturday evening as the Lynchburg College women's soccer team breezed to a 3-0 victory over Eastern Mennonite University in Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) play.
Klippstein opened her scoring barrage at the 7:35 mark on an assist from senior Ashley Hoath (Alexandria, VA/Mount Vernon), and followed at 13:09 with her second tally from Kristen Melchiori (Chantilly, VA/Chantilly). Klippstein used her head to complete the hat trick on a cross from junior Lauren Hammond (Chattanooga, TN/Girls Prep) midway through the second half.
Keeper Abby Diffenbach made 12 saves for EMU (6-10/3-6 ODAC). LC out shot the Royals 29-1 and held a 15-1 edge in corner kicks.
The Hornets (12-2-3/8-1-1 ODAC) host Randolph-Macon College Wednesday at 6 p.m. in more conference action.
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