By Tim Rath
Sports Editor
Photo credit: Bob Knoska/The Oakland Post
Sister, sister?
The twin tandem of sophomore midfielders Melissa and Meghan Hartwig each scored a goal as the Oakland University women's soccer team rolled over Western Illinois Friday by a score of 4-0.
Meghan Hartwig scored the game-winner at 53:41 in the second half off of a give-and-go in the box, courtesy of an assist from freshman midfielder Sarah Lynch. The goal marked Hartwig's second of the season.
Amy Trandell added onto the lead at 64:17 after a one-touch in the box, with the assist going to Jessica Boyle. The goal was Trandell's third of the season. Kristi Smith scored unassisted at 74:17 to push the lead to 3-0 and Melissa Hartwig finished off the onslaught at 85:08 with an assist from Carella DiMaggio.
Senior goalkeeper Kim Herbst blocked two shots in the game to earn her third shutout of the year.
The win pushes the Grizzlies' record to 5-8-2, 4-1 Summit League, while dropping Western Illinois to 5-7-2, 1-3 Summit League.
OU will next take the field Friday at 4 p.m. as they host South Dakota State, who are undefeated in Summit League competition (6-0) and stand 10-3-0 overall.
