HARDEEVILLE, S.C. — The No. 3 SCAD Savannah women's lacrosse team continued its winning ways on Monday morning, securing a 13-6 victory over NCAA DIII Eastern Connecticut State University.
RECORDS: The Bees improve to 5-1 on the season, while the Warriors drop to 1-3.
HOW IT HAPPENED: SCAD established an early rhythm, outscoring Eastern Connecticut State 4-2 in the first quarter.
Ellen Benintendi and
Karley Holland provided the spark for the Bees' attack, helping SCAD maintain a two-goal cushion heading into the second period.
The Bees' defense tightened up in the middle frames, limiting the Warriors to just one goal in the second quarter and two in the third. Meanwhile, the SCAD offense remained consistent, adding three goals in the second and four in the third to extend the lead to 11-5.
In the final quarter, the Bees' defensive unit, led by goalkeeper
Lorna Fowles, held firm against a six-shot effort from the Warriors. SCAD added two final goals, including scores from Holland and
McKinsey Brown, to finalize the 13-6 result.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
- McKinsey Brown reached a major career milestone during the contest, recording her 100th career goal as part of a five-point performance (2G, 3A).
- Holland and Brown led the offense with five points. Holland notched four goals and an assist.
- Ellen Benintendi added four points coming on a hat trick and an assist. She also added 10 draw controls to lead the team.
- Annise Berkeley contributed one goal and two assists for three points in the win.
- Mia Andre, Kellen Berkeley, and Maddie Krohn each found the back of the net once for the Bees.
- Marygrace Gordon added an assist to the Bees' tally.
- Goalkeeper Lorna Fowles earned the win, recording nine saves in a complete 60-minute performance.
- Defensively, Mollie Geiger recorded five caused turnovers to lead the unit with Olivia Torline adding three.
WHAT'S NEXT? The Bees continue their home stand as they prepare for a top-three clash against No. 2 University of the Cumberlands on Friday, March 20 at 11:00 a.m.
