DELAND, FL – Jacksonville Women's Lacrosse claimed their sixth win in a row and clinched a berth to this year's ASUN Conference Tournament with a 26-3 victory over Stetson on Saturday afternoon.
The game was never in much doubt as Jacksonville scored 12 goals in the first quarter while holding the Hatters to just one, and after adding another five goals in quarter number two, the halftime score would read a commanding 17-2 in favor of the 'Phins.
The scoring in the first half was dominated by JU's attack unit, with thirteen of the Dolphin's 17 goals being scored by a player in the attack position. Leading the way in the half were
Sarah Elms,
Jenny Kinsey and
Alyssa Arnold who all had two goals apiece.
Moving into the second half the Dolphins would continue to score at will, notching four unanswered goals to start the third quarter. While Stetson would then respond with their third goal of the game at 6:27 in the third, that would be the extent of their second half scoring as the Dolphins would then hold them to zero goals for the remainder of the game.
Being up such a large sum the 'Phins would then dial it back in the fourth quarter scoring only four goals with
Hannah Carolan picking up two, and
Brianna Samuels and
Emily Seiter adding the other pair.
After four quarters the score would read 26-3 marking JU's largest margin of victory of the season and their sixth win in a row. The win was also good to secure them a spot in this year's ASUN Conference Tournament where they will likely enter as the one seed.
Looking at the game as a whole,
Sarah Elms was able to grab five goals which tied the school record for most goals in a career at 186, previously held by
Danielle Della Rocca. Elms will now look to snap that record and then some with at least four games remaining in the season.
Also leading the way offensively vs Stetson was
Jenny Kinsey who added five points (3G-2A) and
Alyssa Arnold who recorded four points (2G-2A).
The Dolphin defensive unit unit did not see much action but when they did, they were up to the task with
Caroline Peterson and
Maddie Sturgell combining for four caused turnovers and two ground balls.
Both
Paige Pagano and
Addy Tysdal made appearances in the cage for the 'Phins with Pagano claiming the victory while making eight saves on ten shots faced. Tysdal added three more saves in the second half.
GAME NOTES
- 23 goal margin of victory marks largest of the season.
- Jacksonville clinches spot in 2022 ASUN Conference Tournament.
- Win streak moves to six.
- Elms ties career goals record with 186.
UP NEXT
The Dolphins take a quick break before they return home on this upcoming Monday, April 18, where they will take on 1-11 Delaware State at 3 pm in their last home regular season game.
