RU Women’s LAX Secures the 13-3 WIN at Oglehthorpe!!

Atlanta, GA – The Reinhardt women's lacrosse team traveled to play neighboring school, Oglethorpe University, on Sunday afternoon to earn the 13-3 win.  

The first quarter saw the Eagles score 6 unanswered goals from 4 different RU players. In the second, RU went on another run to go up 11-1 at halftime. Finally, RU scored one in the 3^rd and one more in the fourth to secure the 13-3 win. Jillian Mello played the biggest role in the offense as she was able to score 4 goals and earned 2 assists. Kelsey Sowa and Brinley Christiansen each scored 3 goals of their own as well. Defensively, Shelby O'Neil caused 3 Oglethorpe turnovers and Madison Hasty picked up 9 total saves. 

The next game for the Eagles will be an away match-up this upcoming Saturday, March 2^nd, at 1pm versus SCAD.  

Outstanding Performers:

• Jillian Mello led in scoring for the Eagles with 4 total goals and 2 assists, while Kelsey Sowa and Brinley Christiansen each recorded 3 goals.
• Kelsey Sowa won 6 draw controls. 
• Lainey Byrne picked up the most RU ground balls with 5. 
• Madison Hasty recorded 9 total saves. 
• Finally, Shelby O'Neil recorded the most-caused OU turnovers with 5.  

Team Comparison:

Goals: 13-3 RU

Shots: 34-18 RU

Shots on Goals: 27-12 RU

Free Position Shots: 2-6  -  1-6 RU

Ground Balls: 25-19 RU

Saves: 14-9 OU

Draw Controls: 10-9 RU

Clears: 16-20  -  13-22 RU

Penalties: 4-2 OU

Fouls: 7-3 RU

Turnovers: 25-17 OU

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