SALEM, Va. (EMU Athletics) – After more than a week off, the EMU Women’s Lacrosse team returned to action Wednesday night, heading south to take on Roanoke College.
The Maroons jumped out to an 8-0 lead after one and picked up the win over EMU, 21-1.
Records: EMU 1-11, 1-5 ODAC | Roanoke 5-7, 3-1 ODAC
Highlights
First Half
• Roanoke was able to score eight goals in the games first 15 minutes. Alyssa Hunter came up with five saves for EMU, but the Royals offense wasn’t able to get any momentum going.
• In the second, the Maroons added six more scores, with Hunter nabbing three more saves to give her eight saves heading into the break.
Second Half
• Hunter continued to be tested, and she came up with four more saves, including one on a free position shot, while just giving up one goal in the second quarter.
• EMU got on the board just over midway through the third. After Leslie Aleman caused a Maroon turnover, she grabbed the ground ball and got the pass to Kaylene Todd who successfully cleared out of the Royals offensive zone. With just over 10 seconds left on the shot clock, Ava Walker went to her right and from about 10 yards out, fired a shot that beat the Roanoke keeper for her 16th goal of the season.
• The Royals were able to get a little more offense going in the fourth, as Todd, A. Walker and Ava Schwartz all registered shots on goal. But they were all turned away by the Maroons keeper.
• RC tacked on five more goals in the final 15 minutes and Hunter wrapped up the quarter with two more saves, giving her 15 on the day, her eighth double-digit save game of the season.
Statistical Leaders
Goals: A. Walker (1)
Saves: Hunter (15)
Ground Balls: Todd and Shayleigh Sims (2)
Draw Controls: Hailey Walker (4)
What’s Next
EMU will hit the road one more this this season, heading to North Carolina on Saturday for a matchup against Guilford College. First draw is set for 3:00 pm.
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