#11 Saints Rally Past the Chargers
via Flagler press release/website, by Grace Schwab
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Lexie Morton scored five goals, leading No. 11 (IWLCA Division II Top 25 Poll) Flagler College in its Gulf South Conference matchup with The University of Alabama in Huntsville. The Saints rallied to defeat the Chargers, 15-12.
This is the Flagler’s 10th win in a row bringing it to 13-1 overall and 4-0 in GSC play. UAH drops to 4-1 in the GSC and 8-8 overall.
Despite falling in the end, the Chargers led the entire first half, 6-2. UAH was led by Katie Gerber who scored four goals.
The Saints managed to comeback during the second half. Morton scored the first goal of the third quarter followed up by goals from Katelyn Trainor, Jessica Wright, Ella Pinder, Carley Tepel, Sydeny Onega, and Carly LaFerriere, whose goal with 32 seconds left gave Flagler its first lead at 9-8. The Saints and Chargers kept it close the rest of the half but the Saints ended up on top.
LaFerriere stood out on the Saints defense coming up with seven draw controls. Kenzie Dillon also shined through with three caused turnovers. Flagler goalie Lauren Ribadeneira had five saves in today’s game as well.
The Saints will return on April 16 at 12 p.m. for another GSC matchup at Shorter University.
Scoring Summary
| 1st Period | FLG | UAH | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:46 |  | UAH – Katie Williams Assisted by Katie Gerber | 0 | 1 |
| 12:06 | | UAH – Katie Gerber | 0 | 2 |
| 11:15 | | UAH – Katie Gerber Assisted by Ryleigh Casserly | 0 | 3 |
| 07:41 | | UAH – Bryanna Hamblin Assisted by Ryleigh Casserly | 0 | 4 |
| 2nd Period | FLG | UAH | ||
| 13:24 |  | FLG – Jessica Wright | 1 | 4 |
| 12:26 | | UAH – Katie Gerber | 1 | 5 |
| 05:48 | | FLG – Lexie Morton | 2 | 5 |
| 00:35 | | UAH – Chloe Wood | 2 | 6 |
| 3rd Period | FLG | UAH | ||
| 13:50 | | FLG – Lexie Morton | 3 | 6 |
| 13:25 | | UAH – Katie Williams Assisted by Katie Gerber | 3 | 7 |
| 12:24 | | FLG – Katelyn Trainor | 4 | 7 |
| 10:10 | | UAH – Isadora Springer | 4 | 8 |
| 08:21 | | FLG – Jessica Wright | 5 | 8 |
| 06:38 | | FLG – Ella Pinder | 6 | 8 |
| 05:57 | | FLG – Carley Tepel Assisted by Lexie Morton | 7 | 8 |
| 04:29 | | FLG – Sydney Onega | 8 | 8 |
| 00:32 | | FLG – Carly LaFerriere | 9 | 8 |
| 4th Period | FLG | UAH | ||
| 13:18 | | UAH – Katie Gerber | 9 | 9 |
| 10:30 | | FLG – Lexie Morton | 10 | 9 |
| 07:58 | | FLG – Ella Pinder | 11 | 9 |
| 05:41 | | UAH – Isadora Springer | 11 | 10 |
| 04:33 | | FLG – Ella Pinder | 12 | 10 |
| 03:40 | | UAH – Chloe Wood | 12 | 11 |
| 03:12 | | UAH – Isadora Springer | 12 | 12 |
| 02:45 | | FLG – Lexie Morton | 13 | 12 |
| 01:46 | | FLG – Lexie Morton | 14 | 12 |
| 01:22 | | FLG – Katelyn Trainor | 15 | 12 |
