JACKSON, Tenn. – The Auburn Montgomery women's soccer team tallied a season-high four goals on a season-best 17 shots to take down the Union University Bulldogs 4-1 on Friday, Sept. 24 in Gulf South Conference play.
 
With the win, AUM improves to 3-3 overall and 1-2 in GSC action.
 
Mayson Jaindl led AUM offensively with a goal and an assist while Anila Mantello assisted on a pair of goals. Marijn Kissen, McKenzie Nowin, and Michaelyn Manning each scored a goal while Milian Mollison added an assist. 
 
In goal, Karla Gaytan was nine of 10 on save opportunities en route to improving her 2021 record to 3-3-0.
 
After conceding the game's first goal to the Bulldogs in minute number four, the Warhawks would respond with a pair of goals over the next 15 minutes of play from Kissen and Nowin, both of which were set up by Mantello. Kissen's equalizer in minute number 12 marked for her first collegiate tally. 
 
The Warhawks would get their final first-half goal in minute number 43, courtesy of Manning. The goal, which was set up by Jaindl, marked for the freshman forward's first collegiate score.
 
AUM delivered the dagger in minute number 60, when Mollison set up Jaindl for her second score of the season. 
 
"Tonight's win was huge because we got key contributions from so many players," Coach Julianne Herrity said.  "Overall, it was a great performance to get a conference win on the road. Now, we look to Sunday for another tough test at Christian Brothers."
 
Of the Warhawks' 17 shots taken, nine came on goal. AUM took five corner kicks in the contest while holding Union to just a pair. 
 
The women's soccer team will return to action on Sunday, Sept. 26 when they take on Christian Brothers University. Kickoff from Memphis, Tenn. is slated for 1:00 p.m. (CST)
 
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