SALISBURY, Md. – The fourth-ranked Salisbury University women's lacrosse team fought through NESCAC foe No. 22 Williams College on Monday, defeating the Ephs 12-7 inside Sea Gulls Stadium to elevate their winning streak to ten.
The Sea Gulls (10-0) shot out to a 3-0 lead after the first 15 minutes of play.
Audrey Harrington was involved in every tally, scoring a brace and dishing out a feed to
Miranda Mears, while
Paige Ellis made three saves and the defense pitched a shutout.
The next three goals went to the Ephs (5-2) to level the score before Harrington connected with
Regan McDonnell, giving the Gulls a 4-3 edge heading into halftime.
The Maroon and Gold pulled away by outpacing Williams 5-2.
Julianna Ott netted a hat-trick within the frame,
Leah Doy found twine and Mears added a behind-the-back goal to add to the help make it a four-goal contest.
Harrington, McDonnell and Mears all added to the score sheet to help secure victory for SU.
GAME NOTES
- Audrey Harrington recorded seven points by burying three goals and dishing out four helpers. Harrington notched seven or more points for the second time in three games and recorded a season-high in assists.
- Julianna Ott and Miranda Mears registered hat-tricks. Ott led the team with six draw controls.
- Regan McDonnell chipped in two goals to go along with two caused errors, three ground balls and four draw controls.
- Abby Fleishell anchored the defense with three caused turnovers, five ground balls and two draw controls.
- Paige Ellis earned the win in the cage and made five saves. Jaclyn Bange came in relief to start the fourth quarter
- The Sea Gulls outshot the Ephs 32-20, won in the circle 14-of-21 times and went 16-of-22 on clearing attempts.
The Sea Gulls host ADD Athletes vs. ALS and Youth Day, presented by Seaside Smiles, against No. 7 York (Pa.) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. inside Sea Gull Stadium.
Salisbury University is a proud member of NCAA Division III with primary membership in the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference, along with affiliate membership in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (football, men's & women's swimming), Coastal Lacrosse Conference (men's lacrosse), State University of New York Athletic Conference (field hockey), and Colonial Women's Golf Conference (women's golf). With over 500 student-athletes in 23 varsity sports, SU is recognized as one of the nation's 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 won a combined 23 team national championships, 24 individual national championships, and 207 conference championships, and have produced 54 Academic All-Americans.
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