WINTER PARK, FL - The Lenoir-Rhyne Women's Lacrosse Team played well against the #17 Rollins Tars, but ultimately fell 10-5 in a defensive battle. The 10 goals allowed is the second best for the LR defense all year, and the third fewest goals Rollins has scored in a game this season.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Lenoir-Rhyne 5, #17 Rollins 10
Records: Lenoir-Rhyne (1-5), Rollins (4-2)
Location: Winter Park, Fla. | Barker Family Stadium
STATS OF THE GAME
- The game was a defensive slugfest early on, as just three total goals were scored in the first period.
- Kirra Olson got on the board first for the Bears with a score with just 1:32 left in the first.
- The Bears tied things up at 3-3 with two quick Chloe Christensen goals in the second quarter.
- The Tars scored three goals late in the first half to take a 6-3 lead into the break.
- Rollins outscored the Bears 2-1 in both the third and fourth quarters.
- Olson scored both of LR's second half goals.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:
- Rollins is now 14-0 all-time against the Bears.
- Kirra Olson now has four hat tricks in six games this season.
- Chloe Christensen now sits just eight points shy of 100 for her career.
- Sally Friesen now has 213 saves in her career, placing her fourth all-time in school history.
NEXT UP: The Bears will continue their road trip next Wednesday when they travel to Coker for a big SAC matchup. The Cobras boast a record of 4-3 and take on Northwood on Sunday. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.