Goals by Julia Witt, Anna Lantz, Elizabeth Mertzlufft and Patti Ehrnman carried the Hawks to a 4-0 victory against Illinois Springfield on Sunday afternoon in Springfield, Illinois.

Rockhurst (5-4, 3-2 GLVC) is now on a three-game winning streak and went over .500 for the first time since Sept.13. Today's match was the most goals scored by the Hawks this season and the second shutout in their last three matches. The Hawks have only allowed one goal during their three-game winning streak.

In the 16th minute, Witt notched the first goal of her college career to the lower left of the net to give the Hawks an early 1-0 lead. Her goal came following a corner kick from Gabby Hennessy, who was credited with her second assist of the season.

The Hawks extended their lead to 2-0 in the 63rd minute after Lantz scored her sixth goal of the season on a penalty kick.

Mertzlufft added her second goal of the season to the lower left of the net in the 72nd minute to push the lead to 3-0.

The Hawks took a 4-0 lead in the 88th minute after Ehrnman's first goal of the season landed in the high left area of the net. Olivia Schwarzen and Jessica Grayek assisted on Ehrnman's goal.

Rockhurst took 20 shots, as UIS (3-2-3, 3-1-1 GLVC) had five shots. Lantz led the Hawks with five shots. Taylor James had two saves, posting her third shutout of the season.

Next weekend, the Hawks host a two-game homestand at Bourke Field as part of Family and Alumni Weekend. Rockhurst faces Upper Iowa on Friday evening at 5 p.m. and Lewis on Sunday at noon.

Live stats and live video will be available for both games. Check the Rockhurst website for the links.