The Lindenwood women's lacrosse team (5-1) picked up an 18-12 victory over Akron (4-3) in its home opener on Saturday afternoon. Luci Selander tied the program record for goals in a single game with nine.

GAME OVERVIEW
Lindenwood jumped out to a quick 4-0 lead less than four minutes in with goals from Alissa DiGiacinto, Reese Krieger, and two from Luci Selander. Akron scored the next two to cut the deficit to 4-2. Selander settled things down, finishing off her first quarter hat trick, putting the Lions up 5-2. The Black and Gold kept the offensive momentum going with goals from DiGiacinto and Emma Walsh, assisted by Isabella Rulapaugh, giving Lindenwood a 7-2 lead after one.

The two teams traded goals to begin the second quarter. Selander scored her fourth of the of the day to put Lindenwood up 9-3. Selander scored two more times in the frame and the Lions held a 12-5 lead at the break.

Akron opened the second half with the first two goals, until Breylin Bright halted the run, extending the lead to 13-7. After a Zips goal, Selander found the back of the net two more times before the end of the period, giving Lindenwood a 15-8 lead after three.

The Zips scored first to begin the fourth, but goals from DiGiacinto and Selander put Lindenwood up 17-9. Olivia Tighe put the exclamation mark on the home opener with a goal that made it 18-9. Lindenwood picked up the victory by a final score of 18-12.

GAME LEADERS
Luci Selander (nine goals, one ground ball)
Alissa DiGiacinto (four goals, three assists)
Ryleigh Cavanaugh (17 draw controls)

UP NEXT
The Lions head to Detroit, Mich. for a matchup with Detroit Mercy on Wednesday, March 12. First draw is set for 11:00 a.m. CT.