WILSON, N.C. - The Lenoir-Rhyne women's lacrosse team picked up their fourth straight victory on Tuesday, defeating Barton 16-11 on the road.

Highlighting the day was Abbey Walker, who scored a career high six goals on eight shots. Sally Friesen made four saves in net to pick up the win. 

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Lenoir-Rhyne 16, Barton 11
Records: Lenoir-Rhyne (8-6, 7-1 SAC), Barton (5-8, 3-3 SAC)
Location: Wilson, N.C. | Truist Stadium

STORY OF THE GAME:

• Two early goals from Abbey Walker put the Bears up 5-3 after the first quarter.
• Barton scored two goals in the final two minutes of the first half and Lenoir-Rhyne held a 7-5 lead at the break.
• The Bulldogs cut the lead to 8-7 in the third before threes straight goals from Walker, Jessica Mikesell, and Addie Hale extended the lead.
• Walker scored three straight to open the fourth.
• Jillian Daley and Kirra Olson each picked up fourth quarter goals.

STATS OF THE GAME:

• Seven Bears scored with four having multi-goal games.
• Savannah Stallings joined Jillian Daley with three assists.
• Abbey Walker was 3-for-3 on free position shots.
• Lenoir-Rhyne out shot Barton 39-18 and forced the Bulldogs into 27 turnovers.
• Barton led 17-12 in draw controls.

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:

• Lenoir-Rhyne leads the all-time series 2-0.
• The Bears are 4-3 on the road and 4-3 at home this season.
• Lenoir-Rhyne has not lost to an unranked opponent this year.

NEXT UP: Lenoir-Rhyne will host #23 Anderson on Saturday during BeaRaPaLooZa. The Trojans are 9-5 (6-1 SAC) and defeated Lincoln Memorial 18-1 last Saturday. This will be a battle for the runner-up spot in the SAC standings and a first round SAC tournament bye. Game time is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.