EAST LANSING, MICH. – In their first match with a United Soccer Coaches Division 1 Top 25 opponent, the Queens University of Charlotte women's soccer team fell at No. 5 Michigan State by a final score of 6-0 on Thursday night.
 
SCORING SUMMARY
28' – MICHIGAN STATE – Bella Najera (Assist Justina Gaynor)
34' – MICHIGAN STATE – Emily Mathews (Penalty Kick)
36' – MICHIGAN STATE – Emily Mathews (Assist Maroni Samantha)
48' – MICHIGAN STATE – Meg Hughes (Assist Sofia Beerworth)
54' – MICHIGAN STATE – Meg Hughes (Assist Cassidy Corcione)
82' – MICHIGAN STATE – Emily Mathews (Assist Mackenzie Anthony)
 
TURNING POINT
Following 28 minutes of scoreless action, the nationally ranked Michigan State Spartans broke through when Justina Gaynor found Bella Najera who put away the opening goal in the bottom center of the net. Just six minutes later, Emily Mathews netted back-to-back goals to give the Spartans a commanding 3-0 advantage as the first half winded down.
 
KEY STATS & NOTES

• Junior Kelsey Jargstorf earned her sixth start of the season and remained active throughout the night. The Spartans ripped a season-high 29 shots and placed 12 on the frame.
• Senior Maddy Leone recorded the Royals lone shot of the night as the Hilliard, Ohio native has posted a shot in four straight matches.
• Five Royals, including Kelsey Jargstorf, Savannah Stuart, Ansleigh Prell, Juliana Hunter, Sarah Kelley, and Sophia Muetterties turned in 90-minute performances.
• Emily Mathews led the Spartans with a hat trick.
• Michigan State secured 16 corners on the night while holding the Royals to zero.
• Thursday night was the Royals first match with a United Soccer Coaches Top 25 opponent.

 
UP NEXT
Queens will continue their four-game road stretch on Sunday, September 8^th when the Royals face Ball State in Muncie, Indiana. Kick-off is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. and the match will be streamed on Ball State All-Access.
 
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