HOBOKEN, N.J. (October 21, 2023) - Graduate Rachel Rouse recorded her first career hat trick while five other Ducks scored as the Stevens Institute of Technology women's soccer team blew out King's 8-0 Tuesday night.

The Ducks (6-6-2, 4-1-0 MAC Freedom) have now won four straight games. Stevens remains unbeaten against Arcadia all-time (4-0). The Ducks will clinch a spot in the MAC Freedom playoffs on Tuesday night with either a win or a King's loss. Arcadia (8-9, 3-2 MAC Freedom) see their two-game winning streak come to an end. The Knights sit third in the MAC Freedom with two games remaining.

Stevens dominated possession from the beginning. The Ducks had nine shots in the first 13 minutes, putting a lot of pressure on the Knights. The Knights finally succumbed to the pressure as they gave away a penalty in the 19th minute, which senior Elsa Bley converted to put Stevens in front. Three minutes later, Stevens doubled their advantage, as senior Amelia Rehrig scored on an assist from graduate Rachel Rouse. The Ducks scored again a minute later as first-year Luciana Rodrigues found the back of the net on an assist from Bley. Stevens led 3-0 at the half.

The Ducks continued to outplay Arcadia in the second half. The team had multiple attempts on goal but were unable to strike again. The Knights never tested a Duck keeper in the game, as Stevens was able to see out another MAC Freedom victory.

Top Performers

• Bley's goal was her second of the year and her assist was her fifth.
• Rehrig's goal was her fifth tally of the season.
• Rodrigues' goal was the first of her career.
• Rouse's assist was her second of the season.
• Stevens recorded 27 shots with eight landing on target.

The Opponent

• Abigail Fuchs made five saves.
• The Knights had six shots with none going on goal.

Around the MAC Freedom

• FDU-Florham 1, DeSales 3
• Delaware Valley 0, No. 21 Misericordia 8
• King's 3, Lebanon Valley 2

Up Next: Women's soccer plays their last road game of the regular season as they visit Delaware Valley on Wednesday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Stevens is 4-0 all-time against Delaware Valley, including winning 7-3 in last year's matchup. Amelia Rehrig scored a hat trick in that matchup, while Elsa Bley, Rachel Rouse, and Abby Harris each scored once. Rouse, Sarah Wnorowski, and Elaine Kooiker each tallied assists in the game. Links for live stats and video are posted to stevensducks.com