WASHINGTON, D.C. – The ninth-ranked Salisbury University women's lacrosse team made a statement on Saturday afternoon, rattling off 11 consecutive goals to start the affair en route to a 14-1 victory over Catholic at Carlini Field.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Miranda Mears needed just 31 seconds to start the Salisbury scoring, burying a pass from Alexandra Parker to put the Sea Gulls in front. Mary Hanzsche notched a goal of her own 26 seconds later, putting the maroon and gold up by two in the opening minute.
• Just over five minutes later, Camryn Pepper connected with Grace Doyle for the third Sea Gull goal of the quarter. Hanzsche set up Leah Vilov during a numbers advantage later in the quarter to give Salisbury a 4-0 advantage.
• The scoring quieted for the duration of the first period, but SU wasted no time finding a rhythm in the second. Erin Scannell dished to Vilov for her second goal on Salisbury's first possession of the quarter, extending the margin to five.
• Pepper linked with Mears for a man-up goal before sneaking a delivery from Scannell past the Catholic goalkeeper four minutes later, extending the lead to seven at the intermission.
• SU rattled off four straight to open the third quarter. Pepper and Scannell picked up unassisted strikes before Pepper logged assists on goals by Doyle and Audrey Harrington, all in the frame's first eight minutes.
• The Cardinals broke up the shutout with five minutes left in the third quarter, but Salisbury added insurance in the fourth by way of three man-up scores. Kiersten Hartman fed Harrington with just over 11 minutes to go, while Regan McDonnell and Ellery Stamp combined for the team's 13th goal.
• With just under two minutes remaining, the duo of Hartman and Harrington switched roles as Hartman neatly tucked Harrington's pass into the cage, sealing the 14-1 triumph.

SALISBURY GAME NOTES

• Camryn Pepper posted a game-high six points on two goals and four assists, adding a pair of ground balls in the win.
• Erin Scannell and Audrey Harrington each earned three points, the former on one goal and two assists and the latter with a pair of finishes and one feed. Scannell also scooped two ground balls.
• Leah Vilov, Grace Doyle, and Miranda Mears each scored two goals on the afternoon. Vilov also earned a team-high three draw controls.
• Mary Hanzsche and Kiersten Hartman each logged one goal and one assist.
• Natalie Held and Madeline Davis headlined a strong defensive effort. Held gathered five ground balls and forced two Cardinal errors, while Davis tallied trios in each category. Elizabeth Hesen also forced two turnovers.
• Kaitlyn Hunsinger moved to 2-0 on the campaign, making five saves across 33:46 in goal. Gabriella Dorsey logged 22:05 in goal and made three saves, while Jaclyn Bange also saw time in the win.

CATHOLIC GAME NOTES

• Maggie Traynor netted the lone Cardinal goal, adding a ground ball and a caused turnover.
• Grace Button forced three turnovers and picked up two ground balls.
• Lauren Davidson was handed the loss, making six saves but allowing 14 goals across all 60 minutes.

UP NEXT

• The Sea Gulls prepare to make their home debut on Sunday, Feb. 25 against Washington & Lee.
• The contest is slated to begin at noon from Sea Gull Stadium.

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Salisbury University is a proud member of NCAA Division III with primary membership in the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference, along with the New Jersey Athletic Conference for football and men's and women's swimming, and the Coastal Lacrosse Conference for men's lacrosse. With over 500 student-athletes in 21 varsity sports, SU is recognized as one of the most competitive intercollegiate athletics programs regardless of division, featuring dedicated coaches and staff that foster excellence on and off the field. The Sea Gulls have celebrated 23 team national championships, 24 individual national champions, 197 conference championships, and 45 Academic All-Americans.

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