CLEVELAND, Ga. (April 15, 2024) - The Truett McConnell University women's lacrosse team hosted Appalachian Athletic Conference opponent St. Andrews University on Monday, where the Lady Bears closed out their regular season with a big 17-7 victory over the Knights. TMU finishes up the regular season with an overall record of 3-11, 1-5 AAC.

PLAY-BY-PLAY

Marlo McBrayer struck first in the 12th minute of the first period with a shot that found the back of the net, followed by a sharp shooting Katie Smith (2-0). Shelby Nail added two of her own, while the Knights worked to cut at the lead but it was no match with a final goal from Smith to enter the second quarter up 5-1. A Nail and Smith combo sparked the second quarter, but SAU collected a goal of their own. A quick turnaround for TMU saw a goal for Kaitlyn Morgenroth and Mackenzie Tyler to add two, while the third quarter proved in favor of the Lady Bears as they score three more goals (12-4). The final quarter saw Nail strike first, followed by a goal from SAU. Nail retaliated with her sixth goal of the day, while Morgenroth and McBrayer proved the final move by the Lady Bears as the game was secured with a score of 17-7. 

LEADERS
Smith led the way with six goals, 11 shots and a single assist. Nail recorded six goals of her own with 12 shots, while McBrayer had two goals and two assists and Morgenroth had two goals. 

UP NEXT

The Lady Bears travel to the University of Cumberlands to compete in the AAC Tournament on Thursday, April 18, with game time TBA.