The No. 2 Lindenwood women's lacrosse team (15-1, 7-0 GLVC) earned a birth in the NCAA Tournament Final Four after defeating No. 1 UIndy (14-2, 6-1 GLVC) by a score of 17-13 on Sunday afternoon from Hunter Stadium in St. Charles Mo.

GAME OVERVIEW
Lindenwood controlled the game in the opening half, compiling nine draw controls to the Greyhounds three. As a result, the Lions jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead just 12 minutes into the game, including a pair of goals by Paige Sutton. The junior attack found the back of the net two more times in the half as the Lions took an 8-3 lead into halftime. Across the first 30 minutes of play Lindenwood outshot Indianapolis 13-11, while forcing five Greyhound turnovers.

In the second half, each team traded goals, as the score was 12-6 in favor of the Lions with just over 13 minutes to go in the half.  The Greyhounds made a push, however, scoring the next three goals, cutting the deficit to three with 11;29 remaining in the period.  That would be as close as they would get, though as the Lions picked up the victory, 17-13. In the half, the Lions had seven different players find the back of the net, led by Carly Fedorowski and Emma Wildhart, who each scored twice.

INSIDE THE SCORES
- Sutton had a game-high five goals.
- Erin McGuire added a game-high four assists.
- Lexy Biller recorded nine draw controls in the win.
- Hailey Dobbins scooped up three ground balls, tops on the team.
- Dobbins and Alyssa Kneedler led the team with two caused turnovers.
- Eleanor Kast made 10 saves, picking up her eighth win of the season.

UP NEXT
Lindenwood heads to the Final Four in Salem, Va. The Lions will take on Roberts Wesleyan on Friday, May 21.at 6:00 p.m.