CLEVELAND, Ga. (March 14, 2024) – On Thursday, the Truett McConnell University women's lacrosse team hosted St. Thomas University for a non-conference match-up, where the Lady Bears fell to the sharp shooting Bobcats, 18-9. TMU falls to an overall record of 1-6, while STU rises to a record of 3-3.
 
PLAY-BY-PLAY
In the first quarter, the Bobcats put up seven goals, forcing the Lady Bears to respond with a goal by Marlo McBrayer (7-1). TMU continued to fight, putting up three goals in the second quarter by Shelby Nail, McBrayer, and Katie Smith, while STU added four (11-4). In the third quarter, TMU worked hard on defense, holding the visiting team to three goals, while McBrayer, Smith, and Kaitlyn Morgenroth all found the back of the net (14-7). The final quarter saw a final effort by the Lady Bears as goals by Nail and McBrayer attempted to recover TMU from a loss, but was ultimately not enough, falling to a final score of 18-9.
 
LEADERS
McBrayer led the way for the Lady Bears, recording four goals, taking seven shots, four on goal, while tallying seven ground balls and nine draw-controls. Nail and Smith followed with two goals and two ground balls a piece, while Morgenroth had one goal. Goalie Sally Marcum was featured recording 17 saves on the evening, respectfully.
 
UP NEXT
TMU will be back in action at home on Saturday, March 16 as they host the University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis for a non-conference match-up, inside the TMU Soccer/Lacrosse Complex. Game time set for 11:00 a.m.