Box Score Tigerville, SC - North Greenville women's lacrosse opened up their 2021 season with a 15-5 loss to the 13th ranked Limestone Saints this afternoon at Pepsi Stadium. The Crusaders attempted 11 total shots with 8 of them on goal.
Emma Mayew and
Jillian Chiesa began their season on a high note, scoring two goals each.
Results
- Score: NGU 5 / LU 15
- Location: Pepsi Stadium / Tigerville, SC
- Records: NGU 0-1 / LU 1-0
Recap
- Limestone would take the opening draw control and get off a quick shot, allowing NGU goalkeeper McKenna Kees to record her first save of the season. The Saints would score their first goal of the game and the season just short of five minutes into the game. Two more goals would follow for LU before Emily Zambrano came through with a free position goal to put the Crusaders on the board. After three additional goals by Limestone, Jillian Chiesa would score her first of the season to make the score 6-2 in favor of the Saints. LU would end the half with two unanswered goals to make the score 8-2 at halftime.
- After a man down goal by Limestone to open up the 2nd half, Jillian Chiesa would score her second goal of the game with an assist by Dani O'Meara. The Saints would pull away from there with four straight goals, but NGU would add another with a free position goal by Emma Mayew. She would score North Greenville's next goal as well with an assist by Jillian Chiesa. LU would end the scoring with one final goal with just over a minute remaining in the game.
Individual
- Emma Mayew made her Crusader debut a memorable one, scoring 2 goals with 3 shots on goal.
- Jillian Chiesa score 2 goals as well while also recording a ground ball and a draw control.
- Sydney Ormond was solid on defense, posting 4 caused turnovers, 5 ground balls, and a draw control.
Upcoming
- NGU will head to Greenwood, SC to face the Bearcats of Lander University on Wednesday, February 17th.
