#3 Eagles Upset #2 Lawrence Tech 12-9

Waleska, GA – After coming off a big win over Scad University the week prior, the #3 Reinhardt Women's Lacrosse team was back-in-action versus #2 Lawrence Tech at home on Monday, March 6^th.  Reinhardt ultimately gave Lawrence Tech their first loss of the season, upsetting the Blue Devils 12-9. Lawrence Tech came out with shots firing and got 3 to strike the net in the first 7 minutes of play. The Blue Devils knocked and the Eagles answered with 5 goals giving them the lead 5-3 in the 2^nd quarter. Reinhardt had a great 2^nd quarter, scoring 6 goals to Lawrence Tech's 2. Lawrence Tech didn't feel like they were out of it and closed in the goal differential by just 1 heading into the 4^th (10-9). 2 goals in the 4^th from Anna Marie Gazzo and Macy Fulton helped the Reinhardt team to a 12-9 upset over a very good Blue Devils team. Mia Griswold played an amazing game for her team, scoring 3 goals with 2 assists and picking up 6 ground balls. Defensively, Angela Sciacchitano forced 4 turnovers and goalie, Madison Hasty saved 9 shots. Reinhardt is now sitting with a 4-3 record before heading into 2 games this weekend.  

Outstanding Performers:

• Mia Griswold and Anna Marie Gazzo each struck in 3 goals.
• Shelby O'Neil and Mia Griswold each had 3 assists.
• Mia Griswold picked up 6 ground balls. 
• Angela Sciacchitano forced the Blue Devils to 4 turnovers.
• Madison Hasty had 9 total saves. 

Team Comparison:

Goals: 12-9 RU

Shots: 25-21 RU

Shots on Goals: 20-18 RU

Free Position Shots: 3-6  -  1-3 LT

Ground Balls: 34-28 RU

Saves: 9-8 RU

Draw Controls: 18-7 LT

Clears: 28-32  -  15-19 RU

Fouls: 20-17 RU

Turnovers: 24-17 LT

Up Next: Up next for the Eagles, they will be playing in a home non-conference matchup against Thomas More this upcoming Thursday, March 9^th, at 2:00pm. Then the Eagles will be playing a home conference game on Saturday, March 11^th, versus Montreat at 2:30pm.