BERRIEN SPRINGS, Mich. -- An Amelia Schroeder hat-trick and Emily Wilson's first career goal were the difference-makers today, as the Sabercats picked up a 4-1 win at Andrews University to get back to winning ways.

With the weekend off, the Sabercats (6-7-0) will face the Cardinals (2-9-0) again on Monday, for a 3:00 PM kickoff in Watertown.

OVERVIEW

• Result: Maranatha 4-1 Andrews
• Venue: Andrews University
• Location: Berrien Springs, Mich.
• Attendance: 40
• Record: MBU (6-7-0), AU (2-9-0) 

STORY
Schroeder got things started just eight minutes in, as she hit a one-time shot into the lower left corner from a perfectly weighted through ball from Megan Prigge. Right away, the Sabercats had the fast start they were looking for and the momentum to go with it.

Wilson set up Schroeder for her second goal of the game with 11 minutes left in the first half. Wilson put in a cross into the box from the right wing, finding the feed of Schroeder, who picked out the near post for the second goal of the game. Going into halftime, the Sabercats had a 2-0 lead and were already thinking of snapping their winless streak.

Wilson's moment came about 15 minutes into the second half, and she did all her own work. After blocking a clearance from the Andrews defender, Wilson collected the loose ball, set herself up for a shot inside the box, and buried it in the back of the net for her first career goal.

The fourth came with seven minutes left, as Prigge was the provider once again. This time, the junior launched a 45-yard free kick into the box to the back post, where Schroeder locked up her hat-trick with a tidy back-post finish.

Andrews spoiled the Sabercats' clean sheet with a final goal just 20 seconds away from the full-time whistle. All in all, the Sabercats secured their three points, put together a solid 90-minute performance, and got back to winning ways for the 2024 campaign.

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Maranatha Starters: 0- Dodd, 2- Habegger, 4- Wilson, 5- Graham (C), 6- Warner, 8- Bishop, 9- Prigge (C), 11- Schroeder, 13- Schmidt (C), 14- Dargy, 20- Herrera

STATS

• Shot Count: Maranatha 9-2 Andrews
• Schroeder: now has 17 career goals
• Wilson: first career goal
• Prigge: two assists
• Last time: Maranatha swept the season series last year
• Series: The Sabercats now lead the all-time series 3-0

OPPONENTS

• Faith competes in the National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association North Region (Dll)
• Faith recently received votes in the NCCAA Top 5 Coaches' Poll
• Faith lost to Crown in the first round of the 2023 NCCAA North Region Tournament

NEXT

The Sabercats host Andrews University on Monday for a 3:00 PM (CDT) kickoff. Follow along at mbusabercats.com/schedule.