With a 4-0 victory over UT-Permian Basin, the 10th-ranked St. Edward’s University women’s soccer team remains undefeated this season.

The Hilltoppers took on UT-Permian Basin in Odessa on Oct. 9, scoring a goal in the first half, and following it up with three more goals in the second half. St. Edward’s kept the Falcons scoreless the entire game, giving them their fifth shutout of the season.

“We know that UTPB would be a tough team, but we treat every match the same way and prepare the same way,” junior Kelly Servage said. “We set a goal before the game of getting a shutout, and we were happy that we were able to achieve that.”

Freshman Rachel Murray scored the Hilltopper’s first goal in the 14th minute, giving St. Edward’s a 1-0 lead that held through halftime.

In the second half, Servage scored off a penalty kick in the 50th minute, her sixth goal of the season.

Senior Janae Averett added to the score seven minutes later when she kicked a 20-yard shot, and senior Katy Sutton gave the Hilltoppers their fourth goal of the game, scoring in the 73rd minute.

The Hilltoppers only allowed the Falcons five shots-on-goal the entire match.

“UTPB is a dangerous team and we had difficulty keeping them out in the first half,” head coach Nick Cowell said in a St. Edward’s press release. “Early in the second half we were awarded a penalty kick, and at 2-0 you could see the motivation drain out of the Falcons. Our fitness and strength in depth allows us to keep up the pace for 90 minutes.”

Servage said that the team has great camaraderie and that they don’t have a problem staying focused. She also said that it is easier for the team to stay focused when they know their exact goals.

“We don’t think about being undefeated,” Servage said. “Our goal is to win every game, but we take each game one at a time. We focus on the upcoming game and preparing for that, so we are not thinking ahead right now.”

The Hilltoppers will be back in action on Thursday when they host St. Mary’s at home at 4 p.m.