CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte Royals (1-2) traveled to take on Virginia Tech (3-1), falling 19-6 to the Hokies in the first meeting in history between the two programs.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hokies quickly jumped out to a 6-0 lead in today's game and never looked back. Queens' Elise Grissett got the Royals on the board with a goal at 2:47 in the first period, and goals from Ainsley Thurston and Kayleen Favreau would follow late in the quarter to give the game a 7-3 score. However, the second period was all Virginia Tech as they scored eight unanswered goals to take a 15-3 lead into the halftime break.
 
KEY STATS & NOTES

• Kayleen Favreau, Elise Grissett, and Ainsley Thurston each scored twice in the game.
• On the defensive end, Abby Zeigenfuse led the Royals with two caused turnovers, three ground balls, and one draw control.
• Giana Coburn took her first loss of the season  in the cage, recording six saves in 55:41.
• Jocelyn Torres took the win in net for Virginia Tech.
• Ella Rishko and Claire Schotta each scored four goals to lead the Hokies. Kayla Downey added six assists and one goal.
• The Royals were outshot 36-18, putting 17 shots on goal compared to Virginia Tech's 27 shots on goal.
• Both teams collected 16 ground balls each, while the Hokies controlled the win at the draw, 19-8.

 
HEAD COACH KELLY MCQUILKIN'S QUOTE
"Virginia Tech is a great team. We learned so much this evening as both individuals and as a team. We're excited to get back to work tomorrow in preparation for our next opponent."
 
Up Next
Queens will be back in action on Feb. 28 at Winthrop, looking for their second straight win over the Eagles. Game time is set for 6 p.m. Click here for a look at the full 2024 Queens Women's Lacrosse Schedule.

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