Waleska, GA. - In a challenging regular-season lacrosse battle in Waleska, GA, the Reinhardt University women's lacrosse team fell 17-9 to the Keiser Seahawks on Saturday afternoon. Despite a spirited effort, the Eagles could not overcome the Seahawks' lead, closing the day with a record of 3-3.
The game started strongly for both teams, but by halftime, Keiser had built a significant lead with a score of 10-6. The Eagles, fueled by notable performances from their players, continued to fight through the second half. Brooklyn Hill and Lainey Byrne each netted two goals while Kelsey Sowa, along with scoring twice, contributed defensively with two caused turnovers. Skylar Arroyave and Lawna Henry were formidable in the draw, controlling four and three draws respectively. Marissa Davis and Emilie Bedard also added to the Eagles' tally.
Madison Hasty, guarding the goal, made 11 saves, showcasing her skills despite the challenging offensive pressure from Keiser. Her performance was crucial in keeping the Eagles in contention throughout the game.
The Eagles look to rebound from this defeat in their next encounter against Missouri Baptist at home on Wednesday, March 12th, at 3pm. With a balanced record and the season progressing, the team is focusing on refining their strategies and gameplay to secure more victories in the upcoming games.
