SWEET BRIAR, Va. – The Shenandoah University field hockey team earned its first ODAC win of the season with a 4-0 shutout of host Sweet Briar Saturday afternoon.

The victory also snaps a three-match losing streak for the Hornets (5-7, 1-1 ODAC).

Junior Ashley Cross figured in three of her team's four goals on the day.

In the 34^th minute, she converted a Sarah Brock feed for what would prove to be the game-winner.

Following the break, Cross sandwiched assists on goals in the 41^st and 67^th minutes around a Brock goal in the 58^th minute to provide the final margin of victory.

Sophomore Presha Merritt fed Brock for her tally while Tori Finney and Lauren Mills had the goals in the 41^st and 67^th minutes, respectively.

Sarah Clare made three saves in the opening 57:15 of game time before turning it over to sophomore Katelyn Gregory.

Shenandoah had a 26-5 advantage in shots over the Vixens (1-7, 0-2) and took 15 of the game's 21 corners.

SU is in action on Wednesday at Gettysburg in the squad's final non-conference contest of the season.

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