Mars Hill downed by No. 10 Wingate
The Mars Hill women's lacrosse team (4-6, 2-3 SAC) was defeated by No. 10 Wingate (9-2, 5-0 SAC) by a score of 22-2 Saturday afternoon.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill (4-6; 2-3 SAC) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wingate (9-2; 5-0 SAC) | 9 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 22 |
WINGATE, N.C. - The Mars Hill women's lacrosse team (4-6, 2-3 SAC) was defeated by No. 10 Wingate (9-2, 5-0 SAC) by a score of 22-2 Saturday afternoon.
Wingate ended the first quarter up 9-0 with three different two-goal scorers in Bella Pellet, Becca Ruiz, and Leah Knowles.
Mars Hill scored two goals in the second quarter off the sticks of Samantha Newton and Chandler Werner. Werner's tally was assisted by Alexa Tazzetta.
The Bulldogs held Mars Hill scoreless in the second half, outscoring them 9-0 in the final 30 minutes of play.
Meghan Higgins led all players with five points (2g, 3a) while the trio of Ruiz (3g, 1a), Nelida Watson (1g, 3a), and Paige Kramer (3g, 1a) added four points apiece.
The goaltending tandem of Lauren Bryner and Rebeca Sanchez made a combined 23 saves on the afternoon.
Mars Hill returns to action on Wednesday, March 29 when they face UVA Wise. First draw is set for 6 p.m. on the road.
Team Stats
Wingate
| Game Statistics | Mars Hill | Wingate |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 7 | 31 |
| Ground Balls | 7 | 18 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Clears | 7-13 | 14-13 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 13 |
| Draw Controls | 10 | 17 |
| Free Position Shots | 1-1 | 2-3 |
