Eagles Make Quick Work of the Thomas More Saints 24-6

Waleska, GA – The Reinhardt women's lacrosse team made quick work of Thomas More at home on Thursday afternoon to win 24-6. The Reinhardt Eagles came out firing shots resulting in a running clock just 10 minutes into the first quarter. This was a great game for the younger athletes on the team to shine allowing 3 different freshman to record their first ever collegiate goal with Reinhardt University. These freshman include Samantha Poole, Gracie Cooper, and Casey Kidd. Anna Marie Gazzo led the Eagle offense with 6 goals and Jillian Mello was closely behind with 5. Shelby O'Neil and Mia Griswold each had 3 assists. Defensively, Reinhardt was able to let all 3 goalies into action with freshman, Emma Underwood leading in saves with 4 after only playing the 4^th and final quarter. The Eagles are currently sitting with a record of 5-3 with conference play about to begin this upcoming Saturday. 

Outstanding Performers:

• Anna Marie Gazzo was able to strike 6 shots into the net, while Jillian Mello had 5 of her own. 
• Shelby O'Neil and Mia Griswold each had 3 assists.
• Mia Griswold picked up 10 ground balls and Macy Fulton had 8. 
• Macy Fulton forced the Saints to 4 turnovers.
• Emma Underwood had 4 saves.

Team Comparison:

Goals: 24-6 RU

Shots: 41-13 RU

Shots on Goals: 31-11 RU

Free Position Shots: 3-4  -  2-5 TM

Ground Balls: 48-23 RU

Saves: 7-5 TM

Draw Controls: 24-9 RU

Clears: 18-20  -  6-18 RU

Penalties: 1-0 RU

Turnovers: 20-10 TM

Up Next: After a series of non-conference match-ups, AAC games are underway beginning this upcoming Saturday, March 11^th, at home versus the Montreat College Cavaliers. This game is set to begin at 2:30pm.