CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte women's lacrosse team faced Jacksonville (6-2, 2-0) on the road this afternoon, falling 13-8 to the Dolphins.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Despite jumping out to a 4-1 lead in the opening quarter of play, thanks to three straight goals scored by
Kayleen Favreau, Queens would hold just a one-goal lead, 4-3, heading into the second. The Dolphins then scored six straight goals to lead 9-4 with 78:12 left to play in the half.
Sienna Wyatt and Favreau answered with two unassisted goals to send the game into the break with a 9-6 score.
The Royals opened the third with a pair of goals to pull within one, 9-8, of Jacksonville, but the home team matched the two goals to take an 11-8 lead into the final quarter. Both attacks went cold in the fourth, but the Dolphins eventually found the back of the net twice in the final five minutes to secure the five-goal win over the Royals.
KEY STATS & NOTES
- Kayleen Favreau led the Royals with four goals, while Sienna Wyatt added two goals.
- Isabella Swanson totaled two draw controls, two caused turnovers, and three ground balls.
- Sydney Fraser tallied four ground balls, while Savannah Donahue had three caused turnovers.
- Maeve Brennan led Jacksonville with four goals and three assists.
- Abby Moran recorded 16 draw controls.
- Jacksonville outshot the Royals 27-19 as Queens put 11 shots on goal.
- The Dolphins earned 20-24 draw controls, while Queens won the battle for ground balls, 21-15.
UP NEXT
Queens will return home for two games next week, hosting Austin Peay on Thursday and Lindenwood on Saturday.
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