The No. 2 Lindenwood women's lacrosse team (17-1, 7-0 GLVC) picked up a 14-12 win over Queens (14-2, 8-0 SAC) in the National Championship game on Sunday afternoon from Salem, Va. This is the Lions' first National Championship in program history!
GAME OVERVIEW
After the game was tied 2-2 six minutes in, Lindenwood closed the opening half on an 10-3 scoring run, taking a 12-5 lead into intermission. Â The Lions showed a balanced attack as four different players netted two or more goals, led by
Lexy Biller who tallied three. Â Lindenwood took control of the game by converting 4-of-7 free position shots and compiling 11 draw controls as a team. In the half, the Lions outshot the Royals 24-7 and scooped up 12 ground balls as a team.
The Royals made a strong push in the second half, scoring seven of the nine goals across the second 30 minutes of play.
Emma Arnold and Biller scored the Lions' goals in the half, as they were able to hold of the Royals for a 14-12 victory, picking up their first National Championship in program history. For the game, Lindenwood outshot Queens 40-18.
INSIDE THE SCORES
- Six different Lions registered points in the win.
- Biller led the way with four goals on the day.
- Biller,
Carly Fedorowski,
Kate MacDonell and
Emma Wildhart scooped up a team-high three ground balls.
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Hailey Dobbins caused three turnovers, tops on the team.
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Eleanor Kast made three saves, earning her 10th win of the season.
- Fedorowski, Dobbins,
Erin McGuire and Kast made the all-tournament team.
- Biller was named Most Outstanding Player of the tournament.
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