PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The DU women's soccer began their 2016 campaign Wendesday afternoon with a dominating 5-0 decision over Carlow University (Pa.). The Panthers jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead over the host Celtics as senior forward Shameeka Fishley scored in the fourth minute and freshman defender Cassandra Bosworth followed with her first career goal in the ninth minute.

The Panthers would take this momentum to a convincing season-opening victory as they would go on to outshoot the Celtics 19-to-5 for the match. DU added to its lead in the first half as Sabrina Stone and Halie Farrell each tallied a goal to give the Panthers a 4-0 half time edge.

The DU defense helped secure the shutout win in the second half as they did not allow a shot from Carlow while Katherine Steiner added an insurance goal for the Panthers in the 76^th minute. The Panthers advanced to 1-0 following their 5-0 win over Carlow in the first-ever meeting between the schools. Freshman goal keeper Regan Troff (1-0) recorded the victory in goal for DU as she recorded one save in 90 minutes of action.