FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.  Playing in slippery conditions on a rainy Saturday, the Methodist women's lacrosse team slid past the Virginia Wesleyan Marlins in a 14-5 effort. The Monarchs caused a single-game program-record 28 turnovers during the win.
 
THE ESSENTIALS 
Final score: Methodist def. Virginia Wesleyan, 14-5 
Records: Methodist 3-2, Virginia Wesleyan 2-3
Location: Monarch Stadium; Fayetteville, North Carolina 
 
HOW IT HAPPENED 

• Kennedy Martin gave the Monarchs an early advantage by scoring two goals within the first two minutes of play. The teams exchanged a goal each during the rest of the first quarter, giving Methodist a 3-1 lead.
• The Monarchs again scored the first two goals of the period as they took a 5-1 lead with under five minutes to go in the second quarter. After a score by the Marlins, Methodist answered when Martin found the back of the net for a third time – in this instance, just three seconds before halftime.
• Macey Blackburn and Martin produced the first two goals of the third quarter, and for the third consecutive period, the Monarchs outscored Virginia Wesleyan 3-1.
• The fourth quarter proved to be the highest scoring period of the day, with the Marlins scoring two out of three before the Monarchs ended the match with a streak of four goals.

FAST FACTS 

• Methodist's 28 caused turnovers tops the previous program best of 26, which was recorded twice during the 2021 season.
• With three points in the win (two goals and one assist), Kayla Nee reached the 200-point threshold on her collegiate career.
• Helping lead Methodist's defensive effort, senior Meagan Cox set a career high with six caused turnovers and tied her career high in ground balls with five.

UP NEXT 
Methodist is back at home on Tuesday when the Monarchs host Averett at 4 p.m.