TOWSON, Md. – The Towson University women's soccer team cruised to a 7-0 win against Delaware State for their fifth straight win on Tuesday.

Towson (6-1-1) got a five-goal performance from Nia Christopher that included a goal in the fourth minute of play. Her five goals was the most in a single game in program history. That set the tone for the rest of the match in a 7-0 win against Delaware State (0-9).

The Tigers improved their win streak to five games and are undefeated in their last six with five shutouts.

Postgame Quote:
Head Coach Katherine Vettori: "I think this was true team performance tonight from start to finish. We moved the ball well and combined well all night. I was excited for Riley Melendez and Kalli Williams to combine for the shutout."
Key Stats:

• Towson outshot the Hornets 27-2 putting 16 shots on goal.
• The Tigers earned nine corner kicks, not conceding one to Delaware State.
• Riley Melendez and Kalli Williams combined for the shutout, giving the Tigers a CAA-best six this season.
• For the Hornets, Thalia Johnson and Alexis Utain recorded shots with Ashley Maribo making nine saves in goal.

How It Happened:

• Nia Christopher started the scoring early with a goal in the fourth minute. Christopher took a through ball from Phoebe Canoles to give Towson a 1-0 lead.
• Christopher struck again just minutes later, once again taking a Canoles pass to make it 2-0 in the 19^th minute.
• Jasmine Hamid got into the act just two minutes later. Hamid ripped a laser from about 40 yards out, beating Maribo to the upper corner for a 3-0 advantage.
• Christopher would cap the half with her third of the game in the 27^th minute, this time from Demi Pierre to put the Tigers up 4-0 at the break.
• Towson would not stop there, as Christopher scored just 19 seconds into the second half for her fourth goal of the game.
• She capped her outstanding match with her fifth of the day, taking a rebound off a Canoles shot in the 52^nd minute.
• Khori Banks would score a late tally in the 81^st minute. After a handball in the box, Banks stepped up a slotted home the penalty kick to give Towson a 7-0 victory.

Inside the Numbers:

• Christopher moved into sole possession of sixth place all-time in goals with 22. She is now just one back of tying fifth place.
• She also recorded the most goals in a single game with five.
• The five-game win streak is the longest win streak in team history.
• The six non-conference wins ties for the most in program history.

Next Game:
Towson will conclude the non-conference season at Beltway rival UMBC on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m.