Howard, Steiner get hat tricks as Oles roll in opener

Mike Ludwig
August 29, 2008

NORTHFIELD, Minn. - First years Lindsay Howard and Ellie Steiner each collected hat tricks as the St. Olaf women's soccer team routed Ripon College 10-0 on Friday afternoon at Rolf Mellby Field.

Howard and Steiner scored six of the Oles' last eight goals.

The Oles (1-0, 0-0 MIAC) outshot the Redhawks 31-2 and had tallies from six different players.

The ten goals, the most since 1997, rank sixth all-time.

St. Olaf plays Lake Forest College tomorrow at Carleton at 11 a.m.

Contact media relations specialist Mike Ludwig at (507) 786-3834 or ludwigm@stolaf.edu.