CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte Royals (2-1) defeated Canisius University (1-1) at home this afternoon for their second win in a row.
HOW IT HAPPENED
With the score sitting tied 3-3 at the end of the first quarter, the Royals took over control of the game for good outscoring the Griffs 7-2 in the second to take a 10-5 lead into the halftime break.
KEY STATS & NOTES
- Jordan Tandler scored a career-high four goals to lead Queens in the win. Ainsley Thurston added a hat trick while Maura O'Donoghue totaled two goals.
- Kayleen Favreau and Olivia Abe each tallied three assists.
- Isabella Swawnson totaled six draw controls to go along with two ground balls, one goal, and one assist.
- Caroline Kraemer earned the win in goal after totaling 13 saves.
- Canisius' Jody Chu tallied nine saves in goal in the loss.
- Paige Stachura led the Griffs with four goals.
- Queens outshot Canisius, 30-26, as both teams put 23 shots on goal.
- The Royals also led in ground balls, 12-8, and in draw controls, 15-12.
HEAD COACH KELLY MCQUILKIN'S QUOTE
"I'm so proud of this team! Another full team win today. This team is doing a fantastic job preparing each other in practice for games. We are excited to head into our first game against an ACC opponent this Wednesday."
Up Next
The Royals are back in action on Feb. 21 at Virginia Tech. Click here for a look at the full
2024 Queens Women's Lacrosse Schedule.
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