Mars Hill downed by Newberry
The Mars Hill women's lacrosse team (4-8, 2-5 SAC) was defeated by Newberry (8-5, 5-1 SAC) by a score of 17-2 Saturday afternoon.
Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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Newberry (8-5, 5-1 SAC) | 10 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Mars Hill (4-8, 2-5 SAC) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
MARS HILL, N.C. - The Mars Hill women's lacrosse team (4-8, 2-5 SAC) was defeated by Newberry (8-5, 5-1 SAC) by a score of 17-2 Saturday afternoon.
The Wolves potted 10 goals in the first quarter as both Cassell Richardson and Ella Todd recorded hat-tricks. Hanna Bond added two goals. Richardson and Heather Johnstson scored the only two goals of the second as the the Wolves led 12-0 after 30 minutes of play.
The Lions broke the shutout bid in the third as Mina Muirhead netted both of Mars Hill's goals on the afternoon. Newberry tacked on three goals in the fourth to claim their fifth South Atlantic Conference win of the season.
Todd led all players with six points (5g, 1a) followed by four from Richardson (4g) and Bond (2g, 2a). Muirhead led the Lions with two goals, both unassisted.
Mackenzie Dorr made five saves in the win while Lauren Bryner stopped 11 shots on the day.
The Lions return to action on Wednesday, April 12 when they face Lincoln Memorial on the road. First draw is set for 4 p.m.
Team Stats
Newberry
Game Statistics | Newberry | Mars Hill |
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Shots | 36 | 11 |
Ground Balls | 24 | 17 |
Saves | 5 | 11 |
Clears | 18-21 | 12-21 |
Turnovers | 10 | 17 |
Draw Controls | 13 | 10 |
Free Position Shots | 5-14 | 1-3 |