Atlanta, GA – The Reinhardt women’s lacrosse team traveled to play neighboring school, Oglethorpe University, on Sunday afternoon to earn the 13-3 win.
The first quarter saw the Eagles score 6 unanswered goals from 4 different RU players. In the second, RU went on another run to go up 11-1 at halftime. Finally, RU scored one in the 3rd and one more in the fourth to secure the 13-3 win. Jillian Mello played the biggest role in the offense as she was able to score 4 goals and earned 2 assists. Kelsey Sowa and Brinley Christiansen each scored 3 goals of their own as well. Defensively, Shelby O’Neil caused 3 Oglethorpe turnovers and Madison Hasty picked up 9 total saves.
The next game for the Eagles will be an away match-up this upcoming Saturday, March 2nd, at 1pm versus SCAD.
Outstanding Performers:
- Jillian Mello led in scoring for the Eagles with 4 total goals and 2 assists, while Kelsey Sowa and Brinley Christiansen each recorded 3 goals.
- Kelsey Sowa won 6 draw controls.
- Lainey Byrne picked up the most RU ground balls with 5.
- Madison Hasty recorded 9 total saves.
- Finally, Shelby O’Neil recorded the most-caused OU turnovers with 5.
Team Comparison:
Goals: 13-3 RU
Shots: 34-18 RU
Shots on Goals: 27-12 RU
Free Position Shots: 2-6 – 1-6 RU
Ground Balls: 25-19 RU
Saves: 14-9 OU
Draw Controls: 10-9 RU
Clears: 16-20 – 13-22 RU
Penalties: 4-2 OU
Fouls: 7-3 RU
Turnovers: 25-17 OU
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