MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Southeastern Louisiana women's soccer team improved to 3-0 with a 5-0 non-conference victory over Alabama State Sunday afternoon at Hornet Stadium.

The Lady Lions have opened the season with three consecutive victories for the third time in school history. Southeastern has posted three shutouts to open the season for the first time since 2003.

Sophomore midfielder Kerry McWhirter led the offensive attack for the Lady Lions, finishing with one goal and three assists. The three-assist performance by the Olathe, Kan. native was the 12th in school history.

Senior midfielder Natalie Santana added a goal and an assist for Southeastern. Freshman Kelsey Salcido, freshman Cambri Prevost and sophomoreDana Songe all scored goals for the Lady Lions, while freshman Ann Stranges was credited with her first collegiate assist. Southeastern finished with a 24-2 shot advantage over the Hornets (0-3).

For the third straight match, junior goalkeeper Lacey Bockhaus was dominant for the Lady Lions. The San Leandro, Calif. native posted her 24th career shutout, matching the school record held by former Lady Lion Nicole Helmig. Bockhaus now needs two shutouts to become the Southland Conference career leader.

Southeastern head coach Blake Hornbuckle was eager to praise McWhirter and Bockhaus for their efforts.

“Kerry was extremely solid today for us, especially with her service,” Hornbuckle commented. “Lacey made a nice save and did an excellent job keeping us organized in the back. We're pleased to be 3-0, but we need to continue to improve as we get closer to conference play.”

Southeastern will be back in action on Sunday, Sept. 5, hosting Southern at 4 p.m. at the Southeastern Soccer Complex.