CLEVELAND, Tenn. – It was a strong second quarter that pulled the visiting Lander University women's lacrosse team past the homestanding Lee University squad on Sunday afternoon. The Lady Flames dropped the first Gulf South Conference match of the year 16-7 to the Bearcats.
Lee scored the first goal of the game nine minutes on a shot by freshman Riley Bader. After Lander tied it Lanie Carroll scored to give Lee a 2-1 lead. Lander tied the game right before the end of the first quarter.
Taylor McGovern scored the first goal of the second quarter before the Bearcats scored seven straight to end the half with a 9-3 lead.
Kylie Kangas and McGovern each scored in the third while Lander had two as well. The Bearcats scored five in the final period while Kangas and Emma Bailey each had a goal.
Savannah Weisman had another strong performance in goal. On Wednesday, she made 18 saves against Lewis University. on Sunday, she had another 17 saves in the loss to Lander.
Lander outshot Lee 43-14 on the win.
The Lady Flames will go on the road for two GSC matchups. They will go on Wednesday, March 25 to UAH and then go to Virginia State University on Sunday, March 29.
Today's game was the Annual
Lacrosse Out Cancer game, a long-standing partnership between the Lee Women's Lacrosse Team and the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer.
The Austin Hatcher Foundation provides comprehensive, wraparound support to families facing childhood cancer - completely free of charge, for as long as they need it. Through counseling, therapy, family programs, educational support, and more, the Foundation walks alongside the entire family at every stage of the journey.
Today, the Lady Flames recognized the families here with us who have been impacted by childhood cancer. To learn more or get involved, visit
hatcherfoundation.org.
Coach Megan Smith's Thoughts:
It was a super special day teaming up with the Austin Hatcher Foundation and getting to provide a day outside for their families! It's always a great reminder that we get to play lacrosse and it is a fun battle on the field. Proud of our fight on the field and off raising awareness for childhood cancer
