JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Queens University of Charlotte women's lacrosse team (10-8) faced top-seeded Liberty University (12-6) this afternoon in the ASUN Women's Lacrosse Championship Semifinals, falling 21-8 to the Flames. The loss brings the Royals' inaugural Division I season to a close.      
How It Happened
After falling behind early, Queens would tie the game up at 2-2 on back-to-back goals from Elise Grissett and Kayleen Favreau. The Flames then put three balls in the back of the net before Favreau scored her second of the day to give the game a 5-3 score at the end of the first quarter.
 
The second quarter was all Liberty as they scored seven unanswered goals to build a 12-3 lead at the half.
 
The Flames extended their scoring run to 10 goals adding three in the third before Queens was able to put three straight in the back of the cage to close the margin to nine, 15-6, with 3:25 left to play.
 
A six-goal run would follow for the Flames as they increased their lead to 15, 21-6. Queens' Jordan Tandler and Jillian Gironda then scored the final two goals of the day to give the game its final score.

Key Stats & Notes

• Favreau and Grissett led the Royals as both freshmen notched hat tricks.
• Sharn Muffett recorded a season-high 10 saves in the loss.
• Taylor Gallarello earned the win in goal for Liberty after recording three saves.
• Cami Merkel led the Flames with five goals and one assist while Mackenzie Lehman added four goals and one assist.
• Queens was outshot 38-15 as the Flames put 32 shots on goal to the Royals' 13.
• The battle in the circle was won by Liberty, 17-15, while they also totaled 23 ground balls to Queens' 13. The Flames also totaled 18 caused turnovers.

Coach's Quote
"What an incredible first Division I season for this group," head coach Kelly McQuilkin commented following the game. "I couldn't be prouder of their fight, determination, and resiliency to be at their best. We learned so much this year and have laid a great foundation for years to come. Thank you to our seniors for your dedication to this program and for your leadership. You will be missed!"

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