RALEIGH, N.C. Playing host to Methodist women's lacrosse, Meredith University continued its remarkable run through USA South Athletic Conference opponents with a 24-2 win over the Monarchs Wednesday evening.
JUST THE FACTS
Final score: Meredith def. Methodist, 24-2
Records: Methodist 4-6 (2-4 USA South), Meredith 9-2 (6-0)
Location: Meredith Athletic Field; Raleigh, N.C.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Meredith had an eight-goal lead after just six minutes. Rosa Williams finally put the Monarchs on the board with 23:35 remaining in the first half. The score was set up by a Taylor Mustian draw control win.
- Draw control wins came few and far between for Methodist as the Avenging Angels dominated the draws, 22-6, and subsequently, possession, and the game. Meredith had a 35-6 advantage in shots taken and a 15-7 edge in ground balls recovered.
- Tia Marlinghaus' goal in the second half halted a 13-goal run by Meredith. That score made it a 21-2 game with 19:06 left in the game. Williams added another shot on net in the second half, along with Morgan Eggleston.
- Ainsley McGinn and Mikayla Ramos had two ground balls. Jalessa Batchelor and Mustian had two draw controls.
- Prior to this contest, the Avenging Angels had already clinched their fifth straight regular season championship and they are looking for their seventh consecutive league tournament title.
UP NEXT
- The 2021 season comes to a close when Methodist hosts Pfeiffer University in non-conference action Tuesday, April 20 at 6 p.m.
- Meredith takes a trip to No. 20 University of Mary Washington (Va.) on Saturday, April 17 for a 1 p.m. non-conference game.
