EMORY, VA - Don't look now, but the Lenoir-Rhyne Women's Lacrosse team is on fire. The Bears took down Emory & Henry 22-4 to win their fifth straight game. This marks LR's longest winning streak since 2019.
Hannah Thomas had herself a day, notching eight points on three goals and five assists. In total, six Bears picked up a hat trick.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Lenoir-Rhyne 22, Emory & Henry 4
Records: Lenoir-Rhyne (6-5, 5-1 SAC), Emory & Henry (3-7, 0-6)
Location: Emory, VA | Food City Complex
STATS OF THE GAME
- Olivia Newton opened the scoring 20 seconds in the game with her third goal of the season.
- Lenoir-Rhyne went up 8-0 after the opening period thanks to two goals from Alexa Burghardt and Abbey Walker.
- The Bears continued to dominate the second period, going up 14-1 at the break thanks to an opening half hat trick from Jessica Mikesell.
- E&H's Justyce Jones opening the second half scoring, but a Chloe Christensen goal sparked a quick 6-0 Lenoir-Rhyne run.
- Hannah Thomas closed out the scoring with her third goal of the day with just 43 seconds remaining.
- Alexa Burghardt had a strong day, finishing with five points.
- Sally Friesen and McKenzie Walsh each had three saves in goal.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:
- The 22 goals scored is LR's most since a 22-11 win over UVA Wise on March 6, 2020.
- The 18-goal margin of victory is Lacrosse's best since a 20-2 win over Newberry on April 6, 2016.
- The Bears have outscored the Wasps 43-6 in their two matchups.
- Lenoir-Rhyne sits at fourth in the SAC with a 5-1 conference mark.
NEXT UP: Lenoir-Rhyne will play host to Mars Hill next Wednesday. The Lions are 2-8 (1-5 SAC) and are coming off an 18-6 loss to Tusculum early today. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m.
