JERSEY CITY, N.J. – The New Jersey City University women's soccer team dominated Lehman 10-0 on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Robert L. McNulty Memorial Soccer Field, marking their second consecutive shutout.

The Green and Gold (3-0-3) showcased their offensive prowess, outshooting the Lightning (2-2) 48-1, including 25 shots on target. Sophomore forward Arianna Chavez (Roselle Park, N.J./Academy for Allied Health Sciences) and fifth-year midfielder Kim Brites (Carteret, N.J./Carteret) were standouts, combining for seven goals; Chavez scored four and Brites added three, both leading the team with five goals this season.

Fifth year Sabrina Duarte (Union, N.J./Benedictine Academy), junior Lorraine Valenzuela (Bayonne, N.J./Bayonne), and freshman Douaa Belfki (North Bergen, N.J./North Bergen) all played double-digit minutes in goal. Duarte made her first save of the season on the only Lehman shot of the match, while Villanueva made her season debut and Belfki made her collegiate debut, showcasing the team's depth in the net.

The scoring started early, with freshman forward Gabrielle Cardona's fifth-minute cross finding junior forward Ari Flores-Ortiz (Little Falls, N.J./Passaic Valley Regional), whose header set up fifth-year midfielder Shea Ramirez (Bogota, N.J./Immaculate Conception) for a quick strike. Just four minutes later, Flores-Ortiz scored herself, putting NJCU ahead 2-0.

In the 26th minute, after a blocked shot from Flores-Ortiz, junior midfielder Nyrohah Alvarenga (North Bergen, N.J./High Tech) capitalized, scoring the third goal. Senior back Katie Kelly (Secaucus, N.J./Secaucus) intercepted a goal kick in the 29th minute, assisting Chavez for her first goal of the day. Chavez added another shortly after, and Brites tapped in a pass from Sarah Reyes (Bergenfield, N.J./Bergenfield), making it 6-0 before halftime.

The second half continued with NJCU's dominance. Brites scored twice in quick succession, capitalizing on rebounds to complete her hat trick. In the 63rd minute, Chavez tallied her fourth goal of the match. The game was called after 70 minutes, sealing the 10-0 victory.

Highlights:
- Chavez set a career high with four goals, earning her first collegiate hat trick.
- Brites achieved a season high with three goals while also tallying her third collegiate hat trick. She leads the Gothic Knights this season with 13 points.
- Flores-Ortiz contributed a goal and an assist.
- Alvarenga scored her fourth goal of the season.
- Ramirez netted her second goal of the season, marking her third career tally.
- Cardona and Kelly each recorded their first assist of the season.
- Sarah Reyes (Bergenfield, N.J./Bergenfield) leads the team in assists with four.

Next Up:
The Gothic Knights will host Centenary in a non-conference match at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Robert L. McNulty Memorial Soccer Field.