West Virginia Wesleyan Recap
The Maryville women's lacrosse team set a school record for goals in a game as the Saints rolled to an 18-5 victory Wednesday at West Virginia Wesleyan. Ten different Saints scored at least one goal, and five players tallied multiple times.
 
What Happened
Claire Martin won the opening draw control and eventually scored on the first possession 43 seconds into the game to give the Saints the early lead. On Maryville's next offensive possession, Lexi Taylor converted a free-position shot from a steep angle on the right for a 2-0 advantage. Jessie Hynes fired in a shot in a transition chance, and Bri Laster converted a free-position chance from straight on as Maryville went up 4-0 less than nine minutes into the tilt. Off the ensuing draw, Martin scored again for a 5-0 lead.
 
The Maryville margin grew to 7-0 as the Saints kept the Bobcats off the scoreboard until the 16:44 mark of the first half. After WVW tallied its only goal of the first half, the Saints continued to roll on the offensive end and fired in eight more goals for a 15-1 lead. Maryville converted six of eight free-position attempts to power the attack.
 
The Saints tacked on three more goals in the second half to surpass the previous record for goals in a game of 17 set at Missouri Valley Feb. 22, 2020. Maryville has reached double digits in scoring in four of five games. Martin led the Saints with four goals, while Jessie Hynes recorded a hat trick. Laster tied for the team lead with four points on two goals and two assists. The Saints have already surpassed their victory total from their inaugural season of competition.
 
Statistical Leaders
Goals: Claire Martin – 4
Assists: Bri Laster and Addison Devers – 2
Points: Bri Laster and Claire Martin – 4
Draw Controls: Claire Martin – 5
Ground Balls: Julia Banfield and Kiera Samuel – 3
Saves: Alyssa Graebner – 4
 
Records
Maryville: 3-2
West Virginia Wesleyan: 0-4
 
What's Next?
The Saints close out their three-game swing through West Virginia as they, play at Davis and Elkins Friday, March 13, in a 2 p.m. (CT) contest in Elkins, W.Va.