RIPON, Wis. — Wis.-Stevens Point's women's soccer team delivered a dominant performance Wednesday, defeating host Ripon 4-0 in a one-sided NCAA Division III contest. The visiting Pointers, improving to 8-4-8 on the season, controlled the match from start to finish, showcasing the offensive firepower that has defined their recent stretch of play.
Christa Borchardt opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, giving Wis.-Stevens Point an early advantage. Cass Klitzke extended the lead in the 61st minute, putting the match firmly out of reach. Emma Schmidt added a third goal in the 69th minute, and Sofia Jimenez sealed the victory with a fourth-minute strike, capping a comprehensive performance by the visiting scholar-athletes.
The first half saw Wis.-Stevens Point establish dominance through sustained pressure and crisp passing. The Pointers generated multiple scoring opportunities, with shots from Christa Borchardt, Sofia Jimenez, and Katelyn Vitkus testing Ripon's defense throughout the opening 45 minutes. Despite their territorial advantage, Wis.-Stevens Point managed just one goal in the first half, leaving room for improvement as the teams headed to intermission.
The second half proved decisive for the Pointers' conference title hopes. Wis.-Stevens Point accelerated their attacking intensity, with Cass Klitzke breaking through in the 61st minute to double the advantage. Emma Schmidt's 69th-minute goal effectively ended any possibility of a Ripon comeback, and Sofia Jimenez's late strike provided the final margin. The Pointers'