DANVILLE, Ky. – Centre women's soccer made quick work of visiting Millsaps in Saturday's Southern Athletic Association Tournament Quarterfinal, winning 9-0 at Andrew P. Amend Field.
 
Alana Hughes scored just 11 seconds into the rout, as the sixth-ranked Colonels (17-0) cruised past the Majors (2-13-2) to advance in the tournament.
 
HIGHLIGHTS
- Hughes' goal from a Keeghan Francis assist was the fastest goal ever scored by a Centre women's soccer player, and tied for the seventh-quickest in NCAA Division III history. 
- Gracie Fitzgerald made it 2-0 minutes later, converting off a Hughes corner kick for her first goal of the season.
- Centre would get two more quick scores before the half, beginning with Rachel Boule's unassisted tally in the 41st minute. Elizabeth Nelson would then score on a Taylor Gebhart assist in the 43rd minute for a 4-0 halftime lead.
- Cameron Zak scored less than a minute into the second half to continue her hot streak. The rookie defender has four goals in the past three matches.
- Francis would add two goals and Nelson another, with Abby Hegarty closing the scoring in the 77th minute. Meghan Paynter provided two second-half assists.
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Unsurprisingly, the Colonels overwhelmed the Majors in total shots (32-0) while controlling possession for much of the match.
- Saturday marked the fourth time this season Hughes has had a goal and an assist in the same match.
- It was the first multi-goal match of the year for both Francis and Nelson.
- Sarah Stodghill and Abbie Thatcher each played 45 minutes in goal for the Colonels. 
 
UP NEXT
Centre will host the remainder of the SAA Tournament next week, beginning with the semifinals Friday evening.