CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte women's lacrosse team (6-4, 1-0) opened ASUN Conference play this afternoon defeating Lindenwood (5-6, 0-1) by a score of 14-5. The win is the first in program history over the Lions who the Royals haven't seen since the 2021 NCAA DII Women's Lacrosse National Championship.
 
How It Happened
The Royals got off to a hot start in today's game scoring three quick unanswered goals in the first four minutes of action. A goal from Lindenwood would stop the run, but Queens put together another push that would prove to be the dagger, scoring four in a row to take a 7-1 lead into the second period.  Queens outscored the Lions, 3-1 in the second to take a 10-2 lead at the half.
 
Lindenwood tried to make a push in the third scoring three goals to Queens' one in the period but the Royals responded holding the Lions scoreless in the fourth to secure their first ASUN victory.

Key Stats & Notes

• Shannon Donovan led the Royals' scoring with five points on four goals and one assist while Kayleen Favreau followed with three goals and two assists to also record five points. Shannon Kingston added four points on three goals and one assist while Stephanie Joyce added two goals, one of which was the Royals' first ASUN goal. Elise Grissett totaled one goal and one assist.
• Grace Guglielmo was one of four Royals to record two caused turnovers. She also tallied five ground balls and three draw controls. The super senior also recorded her 100th career ground ball at Queens.
• Sharn Muffett earned today's win in goal for Queens after tallying nine saves in 60 minutes of play.
• Eleanor Kast took the loss in goal for Lindenwood after totaling one save in 13:11. Elizabeth Goth totaled 11 saves in 46:49.
• Logan Eldredge led the Lions with two goals.
• Queens outshot Lindenwood, 31-23, putting 26 shots on goal compared to the Lions' 14 shots on goal.
• Lindenwood won the battle in the circle, taking 14 draw controls to Queens' eight.
• Queen won the battle for ground balls, 18-9.
• Today's game was the first ASUN Conference win for the Royals and for head coach Kelly McQuilkin.

Coach's Quote
"I'm so proud and happy for our team to have their first conference win under their belt," head coach Kelly McQuilkin stated. The team has put in a ton of work over the last few weeks prepping to start conference play. They came out ready to play and executed the game plan to a tee! We're going to celebrate this win, then get back to work prepping for Delaware state and Liberty."

Up Next
Queens will continue ASUN play on Thursday, April 6 when they welcome Delaware State to Dickson Field. Game time is set for 3 p.m. Click here to see the full 2023 Queens women's lacrosse schedule.

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