WINCHESTER, Va. - No. 4 in the nation Messiah College proved too tough for host Shenandoah Wednesday afternoon in a 8-0 non-league field hockey victory.

The Falcons (5-3) scored just over two minutes into the game and led 5-0 by halftime against SU (0-8).

Lauren Tennis gave MC all of the offense it would need with her unassisted goal at 2:11. Amber Philpot scored the first of her two goals 12 minutes later, and the Falcons were able to coast home to the victory.

Five different women tallied for Messiah, including Tennis and Philpot with two each.

MC outshot the Hornets 17-1 and held a 17-4 advantage in penalty corners.

SU goalie Chelsea Smith had four saves.

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Shenandoah is off until hosting Roanoke on October 9.