The Lindenwood women's lacrosse team (4-1) picked up its second-consecutive road win after defeating Kent State (2-4), 14-11 on Sunday afternoon in Kent, Ohio.

GAME OVERVIEW
The Lions jumped out in front 2-0 early with goals from Luci Selander who was assisted by Isabella Jahkhah. Emma Walsh doubled Lindenwood's lead off a feed from Selander at the 11:22 mark. After a Kent State goal cut the deficit in half, Isabella Rulapaugh found the back of the net, assisted by Resse Krieger to put Lindenwood up 3-1.

Kent State netted a goal with under 30 seconds in the quarter, cutting the deficit to one. However, Alissa DiGiacinto used her speed to earn a late free-position attempt and converted, putting the Lions up 4-2 after one.

Selander opened the scoring in the second, extending the Lions lead to 5-2. Kent State got back within one at the 8:58 mark of the middle frame, which forced a Lindenwood timeout. The Black and Gold generated a sixth goal from their defense as Sarah Chodosh picked off a pass and found Rulapaugh who put Lindenwood up 6-4. The two teams traded goals to end the half with Selander finishing off her hat trick and the Lions led 7-5 at the break.

Krieger began the third quarter with a score, giving Lindenwood a three-goal lead. DiGiacinto pushed the Lions lead to 9-5 with a goal. After a score by the Golden Flashes, DiGiacinto would score again, assisted by Krieger, putting the Black and Gold up 10-6 after three.

Kent State scored the first two goals of the fourth quarter, making the score 10-8. Rulapaugh settled the Lions down with a goal, assisted by Krieger to go back in front by three. The Golden Flashes responded quickly to stay within striking distance at 11-9 with just over eight minutes to go. Selander netted her fourth goal of the day a minute later, giving Lindenwood a 12-9 advantage.

The Golden Flashes chipped away and scored the next two goals to get within one at 12-11, but Krieger made her way through the defense and found the back of the net with just over two minutes to go and made the score 13-11. DiGiacinto sealed the game with her fourth of the game and Lindenwood earned the 14-11 victory. Aislinn Sweeney made 13 saves in net.

GAME LEADERS
Luci Selander (four goals, one assist)
Alissa DiGiacinto (four goals)
Aislinn Sweeney (13 saves, .542 save percentage)

UP NEXT
The Lions return home for a matchup with Akron on Saturday, March 8. First draw from Hunter Stadium is set for 12:00 p.m.