BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Freshman Julia Lothian recorded a hat trick and added two assists as the Fashion Institute of Technology women's soccer team delivered a dominant offensive performance, cruising to an 8-0 victory over Kingsborough Community College on Saturday afternoon in NJCAA Region 15 action.

Lothian continued her impressive freshman campaign, leading the Tigers with three goals and two assists for a game-high eight points. Hayley Petterson added two goals and an assist, finishing with five points, as FIT secured its second victory of the season.

The Tigers showcased a balanced offensive attack, with five different players finding the back of the net. Ema Kobayashi contributed a goal and two assists, while Kendall Fernaays and Sara Espitia each added a goal. Espitia also registered an assist.

FIT's offense generated 19 shots throughout the contest, with Petterson and Kobayashi recording four attempts apiece. Espitia led the team with five shots, while Fernaays added three.

The Tigers also distributed the ball effectively, totaling nine assists in the victory. In addition to Lothian's and Kobayashi's two assists each, Paula Bethencourt-Bohoyo, Lydia Tung, Petterson, Espitia and Liliana Ross each contributed an assist.

Defensively, FIT was equally impressive, holding Kingsborough scoreless to secure its first shutout of the season.

The commanding victory improved FIT to 2-3 overall and marked the Tigers' highest-scoring performance of the 2026 campaign.