JU: Elms sets Record in Women’s Lacrosse Win over Harvard
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. – #20 Jacksonville Women’s Lacrosse secured a commanding bounce back victory on Thursday afternoon, defeating Harvard by a score of 21-8.
Sarah Elms was incredible in the game scoring nine total goals, which set the new school record for most goals in a single game previously held by herself and her teammate Jenny Kinsey.
Following Elms’ lead was Kinsey (3G-2A) , Miya Scanlan (2G), Grace Hobson (2G-1A), and Lauren Craft (3A) who all had multi-point performances in the match.
On the defensive side of things, a large group of Dolphins recorded multiple caused turnovers including defenders Hailey Blachly and Beth Cornelius who each had two.
In net both Addy Tysdal and Paige Pagano made appearances, with Tysdal getting the start and win recording five saves and four goals allowed in 30 minutes of play.
In the match, the Dolphins got off to a quick start and never looked back, as it was none other than Elms who lead them out to an 8-2 lead after the first quarter with five goals.
JU continued that dominance into the second quarter where they held the Crimson to just two goals again, while adding another five to their total. At the half the score would read 13-4 in favor of Jacksonville.
The second half was much of the same as the Dolphins continued to stretch their lead all the way to 13 points for a final score of 21-8.
POSTGAME COMMENTS
GAME NOTES
- Elms sets school record for most goals in a game with nine.
- Dolphins improve to 4-1 at home, with a goal differential of +58.
- 1st win over an Ivy League school in program history, previously 0-2.
UP NEXT
JU will take a week-long break before returning home to Rock Stadium on Friday, March 25, to take on Furman at 7 pm.
