On August 27, 2026, the Pittsburg State Gorillas women’s soccer squad posted a 5‑0 shutout over the No. 9 University of Missouri‑St. Louis Tritons at the Gorilla Soccer Pitch. From the first whistle the Gorillas controlled possession and generated far more scoring chances than their opponents.
The opening minutes produced an instant highlight when Ryann Caruth struck with an outside‑the‑box shot that found the net at the 1:20 mark, recording her first collegiate goal and igniting the crowd.
Midway through the half Shayla Hunt extended the lead at 27:31, finishing a move assisted by Rose Harden and Sarah Peyton Webb. Kaiao Zoller added a third goal before the break, linking up with Mia Hunt and Carrie Cunningham for the decisive play.
The second half kept the pressure on as Sammie Edwards scored at 56:52, her effort set up by Caruth and Avianna Gonzalez. Carrie Cunningham sealed the victory with a left‑footed strike at 73:40, capping a five‑goal outburst.
A Dominant Start
Goalkeeper Jocelyn Kramar held the line for 74 minutes before Sabrina Schilt took over for the final 16 minutes, preserving the clean sheet. The Gorillas now shift focus to a home matchup against East Central University Tigers on August 30 at 1:00 p.m. CT, aiming to continue their early‑season momentum.