LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Steve Bornhoffer era has gotten off to a rousing start.

On Sunday night at Owsley B. Frazier Stadium, the Bellarmine University women's soccer team netted a pair of first-half goals and held firm defensively while pulling out a 2-0 victory over Miami (OH) in Bornhoffer's debut as the head coach.

Senior forward Lucy von Stefenelli sank a penalty kick and senior defender Sidney Rigsby notched a goal for Bellarmine (1-0), which won for the first time in a season opener in the Division-I era. Sophomore midfielder Aubrey Bally collected an assist against the Redhawks (0-1).

Bally had a hand in both goals. In only the fourth minute, she drew a penalty in the box, which led to a successful PK attempt from Stefenelli.

In the 39th minute, Bally launched a free kick toward the center of the box. Rigsby rose high above the crowded area and popped a header from 8 yards out over the outstretched arms of the goalkeeper and inside the right post.

Anna Jenkins had made sure Bellarmine had the opportunity to take a 2-0 lead. In her Knights debut, the redshirt freshman thwarted a PK attempt by Miami's Kayla Perfect in the 21st minute. Jenkins racked up eight saves while posting the clean sheet.

Bellarmine's defense never broke despite Miami's 15-7 advantage in shots and 6-2 edge in corner kicks.

Bellarmine will play at 7 p.m. (ET) Saturday at Asbury.

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