Big South Women's Lacrosse Recap - April 20
High Point and Mercer won their sixth-straight match on Saturday, while Radford and Wofford also joined the win column in Big South action.
HIGH POINT 13, FURMAN 10 |
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Every facet was clicking Saturday as the High Point University women's lacrosse team completed its road trip victorious with a pivotal 13-10 win over Furman University to secure a spot in the Big South Tournament with one game remaining. It marks HPU's sixth straight win to improve the Panthers to 4-1 over the Paladins. The Panthers dominated the draw circle, winning 19 to Furman's eight as Jordan Miles won a career-high 13. The junior attacker won the first of the game and it was onto the races from there.
MERCER 22, WINTHROP 5 |
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Another complete performance from the Mercer Bears ended in a 22-5 win over Winthrop on Senior Day Saturday afternoon in Macon. Senior Kayla Casey got the start in goal for the Bears and made five saves while allowing just two goals in the first half. Senior Gabby DiVirgilio led Mercer offensively with five goals and Caroline Glus also had four goals. Senior Maddi Koury also had a great game for the Bears with two goals and a game high four assists.
WOFFORD 17, GARDNER-WEBB 7 |
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On Saturday afternoon the Wofford College women's lacrosse team scored first and never trailed in a 17-7 win at Gardner-Webb. In the third quarter, the Terriers had a 12-6 lead when a lightning delay halted the game. Once play resumed at Spangler Stadium, Wofford scored the next three goals on the way to the 17-7 final score.
RADFORD 16, PRESBYTERIAN 6 |
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Radford women's lacrosse continued their hot streak Saturday afternoon against Presbyterian winning 16-6. Mady Cheney and Margaret Gleason earned six goals apiece to lead their team to victory. Radford dominated the first quarter leaving Presbyterian scoreless to clinch the lead. After a series of turnovers from both sides, Emily Strother picked up a groundball to secure the ball for the Highlanders. From there, Gleason found the opportunity to score earning her first of many goals on the day. Laura Ferko followed immediately with a goal after fighting her way to earn the draw control.