CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA — JWU Charlotte overwhelmed Warren Wilson 5-0 on Friday, with student-athlete Makyla Ball scoring three goals to propel the hosts to a decisive victory. The scholar-athletes from the home team controlled the match throughout, outshooting their Division III opponents 15-2 while maintaining offensive pressure across both halves.
Hannah Greene opened scoring for JWU Charlotte in the 13th minute, assisted by Olivia Kieffer, giving the hosts an early advantage. Ball doubled the lead at 35:01 before the intermission, establishing momentum heading into the second half. The offensive onslaught continued after the break when Ball struck again at 49:09, extending the advantage to 3-0.
Ball completed her hat trick in the 53rd minute with an assist from Gina Rumschlag, pushing the score to 4-0. Emily Spies added the final goal at 63:29, also assisted by Kieffer, to seal the comprehensive victory. The five-goal performance showcased JWU Charlotte's attacking depth and clinical finishing.
JWU Charlotte's student-athletes generated 10 shots on goal compared to Warren Wilson's single attempt. Goalkeeper Allison Bryman recorded one save for the victors, while Callie Aerni made five saves for the Owls despite the lopsided scoreline. The hosts earned four corner kicks to Warren Wilson's one.
The result marks JWU Charlotte's first win following a 0-0 draw against Trinity Baptist on October 27. The scholar-athletes improved to