Lamoni, Iowa - Behind braces from Andrea Villar and Celine Witt, the No. 5 Central Methodist women's soccer team defeated Graceland University 5-0 Saturday night in Lamoni, Iowa. 

With the victory, Central improves to 12-1 and 9-0 in the Heart to remain atop the conference standings. The Yellowjackets fall to 4-10 and 3-6 in Heart play. 

In her second career start, Witt snagged her second goal in as many matches in the 17th minute of play on an assist from Sandra Jakobsen. Less than 10 minutes later, freshman Marcella Helena put Central out in front 2-0 with a goal in the 26th minute. 

Villar continues her impressive tear in her senior campaign, as she scored her 18th and 19th goals in the opening 14 minutes of the second half. Leading 4-0, Witt sealed the victory in the 63rd minute on a deflection, giving CMU a 5-0 shut out win. 

Roneisha Frank led the offense with five total shots, including two on goal and an assist. Villar added four total shots with three coming on goal. Jakobsen matched Villar with four shots taken along with an assist, her 14th of 2021. 

Overall, Central recorded 24 total shots with 13 coming on goal. The defense held GU to only two shots, both coming on goal. It marks the Eagles' sixth straight shut out dating back to Sept. 25. 

The Eagles next host rival Missouri Valley College in a rematch of last year's Heart Tournament Championship Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 5:00 p.m. at Davis Field. Central and Missouri Valley are currently ranked first and second in the Heart standings, as both sides are undefeated in conference play. 

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