Leading 1-0 at the halftime break, Western Kentucky found the back of the net three times in the final 45 minutes Sunday. The Lady Toppers went on to pick up a 4-1 victory over Evansville at the WKU Soccer Complex.

Of WKU’s season-high 23 shots, 14 came during the second-half offensive barrage and 12 were on target throughout the match. Chandler Backes had a match-high five attempts, followed by Sarah Gorham’s four and three apiece from Hannah Chua and Megan Morris.

Freshman Ashley Leonard again found the back of the net to open the scoring Sunday after tallying the golden goal in WKU’s last match against UT Martin, while Morris scored for the first time this season in the 75th minute.

Backes’ pair of goals Sunday gives her 14 in just 24 career matches, already just one shy of tying Morgan Thomas for 10th place on the program’s all-time goal-scoring list. With an assist on Leonard’s opening goal, Backes also has 31 career points (14 goals, three assists) and is within striking distance of the top 10 in that category as well.

In addition to outshooting Evansville 23-9, WKU also held a 7-4 advantage in corner kicks.

In goal, Allison Leone made three saves and surrendered just one goal before giving way to Keely Vincent with nine minutes remaining for the first time this season. Vincent, a Bowling Green native, was not pressed into action for any saves during her relief appearance.

WKU will return to action Friday at 6 p.m., hosting Vanderbilt at the WKU Soccer Complex.

Admission is free. The first 100 fans in attendance for Friday’s match will also receive a free WKU soccer scarf.