Greenwood, S.C. -- Lander scored six of the games first eight goals and handed Lenoir-Rhyne their first loss of the season on Wednesday afternoon.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Lander 13, Lenoir-Rhyne 7
Records: Lenoir-Rhyne (1-1), Lander (4-0)
Location: Greenwood, S.C.
STATS OF THE GAME:
- Lenoir-Rhyne got a pair of goals from
Suzy Smith and
Kaitlyn Cavanaugh but Lander's Melissa Clapsaddle netted four goals for the Bobcats.
- Smith and Cavanuagh each added an assist for 3-point afternoons
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Chloe Christensen,
Jolan Morey and
Makenna Filley each finished with one goal apiece
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Tess Grimley caused a pair of turnovers for the Bears and
Teanna Sieben had eight saves after her 18-save performance in the season opener
- Lander held a narrow 27-25 edge in shots and had a 17-12 advantage in turnovers
- The Bobcats held a 3-1 advantage in the scoring column in each of the first and second quarters and then added a 6-spot in the fourth quarter to seal the victory
- Seven different players scored a goal for the hosts
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:
- Today was the first matchup between the two programs.
- The Bears have opened with two straight Gulf South Teams after defeating Lee to open the season
- LR is sitting on 99 wins as a program
UP NEXT: LR is off until Feb. 26 when they host #8 Rollins.