WINFIELD, Kan. — Southwestern College women's soccer continued its strong start to KCAC play Saturday afternoon, defeating Sterling College 3-0 on the road for its third straight victory.

The Moundbuilders improved to 4-5 overall and 3-1 in KCAC play with the win. Southwestern also recorded its third consecutive shutout after previously defeating York and Saint Mary 1-0.

Southwestern controlled much of the first half but was unable to find the back of the net. The Moundbuilders recorded 11 shots and nine corner kicks in the opening 45 minutes while holding Sterling to just two shots. The match remained scoreless heading into halftime.

The Moundbuilders broke through early in the second half. Abigail Webb opened the scoring in the 53rd minute to give Southwestern a 1-0 lead. Just over seven minutes later, Jade Smallwood added another goal off an assist from Amiyah Baker to extend the lead to two.

Southwestern continued to create opportunities before Maggie Bielefeld put the game away in the 73rd minute. Bielefeld found the back of the net with assists from Millie Hazzard and Chloe Harrison to make it 3-0.

The Moundbuilders finished the afternoon with 25 shots, including 13 shots on goal, while limiting Sterling to five total shots. Liliana Hernandez recorded three saves in goal as Southwestern earned its third straight shutout.

Southwestern will return home Wednesday, Sept. 30, to take on No. 15 Oklahoma Wesleyan University. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Richard L. Jantz Stadium.