CLEMSON, S.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte Royals (6-5) traveled to take on Clemson University (7-5) this afternoon, falling 21-4 to the Tigers.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
Following a goal from Abby Zeigenfuse in the first quarter that gave the game a 2-1 score, the Tigers would go on a 5-0 run to increase their lead to six, 7-1.  The Royals were then able to find the back of the net twice more in the second period before heading into the halftime break trailing 11-3.
 
Clemson carried the momentum into the second half holding the Royals scoreless in the third quarter while also adding seven points to the board to solidify their win.
 
 
KEY STATS & NOTES

• Kayleen Favreau led with two goals while Ainsley Thurston and Abby Zeigenfuse each scored once.
• Hanna Hilcoff led Clemson with six points on four goals and two assists while Natalie Shurtleff had a hat trick and one assist.
• Clemson outshot the Royals 39-18, putting 29 shots on goal compared to Queens' 10 shots on goal.
• Clemson won the battle for ground balls, 16-10, and totaled 20 draw controls to the Royals' eight.

HEAD COACH KELLY MCQUILKIN'S QUOTE
"I'm really proud of how my team fought today. We faced a really talented Clemson team and we fought hard for 60 minutes. We learned a lot throughout the game and will use these lessons as we head into ASUN play this coming Saturday!"
 
Up Next
Queens will open ASUN Conference play on Saturday, March 20.  Click the link for a look at the full 2024 Queens Women's Lacrosse Schedule.

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