ST. JOSEPH, Minn. — St. Catherine University soccer used a dominant second half to power past the College of Saint Benedict, earning a 3–0 road victory Saturday afternoon. With the win, the Wildcats improve to 12–2 overall and 7–1 in MIAC play, while posting their ninth shutout of the season.

After a scoreless first half, the Wildcats broke through in the 52nd minute when Lydia Benson found the back of the net off a pass from Maren Schoeberl. 

In the 74th minute, Briana Henaman doubled the lead after a setup from Bella Meier, finishing calmly to make it 2-0. The Wildcats sealed the victory in the 86th minute as Schoberl capped off the win with a goal assisted by B. Henaman. 

St. Catherine dominated possession, outshooting Saint Benedict 22-17 overall and 16-3 on net. B. Henaman led the attack with six shots and a goal and assist, while Meier added four shots on target. 

Goalkeeper Brianna Valdez recorded her sixth shutout of the season, making three first-half saves as the defense held firm against early pressure, as the Wildacts' backline limited the Bennies to just three shots on goal.