MARIETTA, Ga. ---- The Life University women's lacrosse team fell to the No. 1 nationally ranked and back-to-back NAIA National Champions SCAD-Savannah Thursday night 28-4 at home.
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NOTES
• Life U fell to 6-6 on the year, as SCAD improved to 11-1.
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STANDOUT PERFORMERSÂ
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Sarah Bader led the way offensively for the Running Eagles with two goals and an assist.
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Darion Eagen and
Lyndsey Kallish each added a goal as well.
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Bridgett Simmer and Eagen tallied three ground balls as
Maria Arvizu picked up two draw controls. Â
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HOW IT HAPPENEDÂ
• SCAD jumped out to an early 5-0 lead in the first four minutes of the game, as a goal from Bader in the 5
th minute brought the score line to 5-1.
• SCAD added four more before Bader found her second goal of the game in the 11
th minute.
• Kallish scored her lone goal of the match with an assist from Bader with 13:09 on the clock for Life U, as SCAD took a 16-3 lead into the half. Â
• Eagen provided the only offense for Life U in the second half with a goal with 18:40 remaining in the game. SCAD continued the offensive pressure to earn the 28-4 victory.
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INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
• Life U finished with nine total shots as seven were on frame. SCAD tallied 47 shots with 37 on frame.
• Life U held a 9-3 advantage over SCAD in saves.
• Life U was 9-of-19 on clears during the game as SCAD finished 17-of-19.
• SCAD committed 23 turnovers in the game as Life U finished with 28.
• Life U picked up 18 ground balls compared to the 26 from SCAD. SCAD led Life U 27-7 in draw controls throughout the game.
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UP NEXTÂ
• The women's lacrosse team will return to Mid-South Conference play on Saturday, April 13, as they travel to Indianapolis, Ind. to face No. 5 Marian University at 1 PM.
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