Lions downed by Valkyries
The Mars Hill women's lacrosse team (1-4) was defeated by Converse (2-2) by a score of 19-5 Saturday afternoon.
Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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Mars Hill (1-4) | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Converse (2-2) | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 19 |
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - The Mars Hill women's lacrosse team (1-4) was defeated by Converse (2-2) by a score of 19-5 Saturday afternoon.
Tied at one with 5:31 remaining in the first quarter, the Valkyries strung together five straight goals to go into the second with the 6-1 lead.
Converse netted seven in the second, led by two goals apiece from Gencie Coan and Corynn Psychoghios. Samantha Newton, who scored the first quarter goal for the Lions, potted two more to complete the hat-trick. Haley Stallings scored the other Mars Hill goal in the frame.
The Lions were held to just one goal in the second half as Converse netted three apiece in the third and fourth quarters. Chandler Werner scored the second half marker.
Hailey Obenchain led all players with eight points (5g, 3a). Newton led the Lions with three goals for three points.
Mars Hill returns home to host Montreat on Wednesday, February 28. First draw is set for 7 p.m.
Team Stats
Converse
Game Statistics | Mars Hill | Converse |
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Shots | 15 | 45 |
Ground Balls | 16 | 27 |
Saves | 18 | 4 |
Clears | 13-23 | 14-23 |
Turnovers | 23 | 13 |
Draw Controls | 9 | 17 |
Free Position Shots | 0-3 | 2-5 |