HICKORY, NC - The Lenoir-Rhyne Women's Lacrosse team got their first win of the season in style, taking down Barton 14-9 in Hickory. Chloe Christensen, Kirra Olson, and Abbey Walker each netted hat tricks in the victory. 

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Lenoir-Rhyne 14, Barton 9
Records: Lenoir-Rhyne (1-2) , Barton 1-3
Location: Hickory, N.C. I Moretz Stadium

STATS OF THE GAME

• Helped in part by two goals from Cassell Richardson, the Bears led 4-1 after the first quarter.
• With Lenoir-Rhyne leading 5-4, Chloe Christensen scored back-to-back goals to spark a 5-0 LR run that trickled into the third quarter.
• The Bears led 9-4 at the half thanks to a near last-second goal from Kirra Olson off the assist from Abbey Walker.
• Barton cut slightly into the lead in the third, outscoring the Bears 2-1. 
• Holding on to an 11-8 lead in the fourth, the Bears scored three of the final four goals to nab their first win of the year.

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:

• Lenoir-Rhyne out-shot Barton 31-25 and was 18-24 on clears.
• Draw controls won the Bears this game, as they led 16-9 in that category. 
• Chloe Christensen and Anneleise Meyer each had five draw controls.
• Marissa Evans was all over the field, scoring one goal and notching five assists.
• Sally Friesen made 13 saves in the win.
• This was the first ever meeting between these two teams.

NEXT UP: Lenoir-Rhyne will be back between the bricks this Saturday when they play host to #19 Wingate. The Bulldogs are 3-1 and are coming off a 12-9 loss at #23 Seton Hill on Sunday. This contest is scheduled to start at 12 p.m.