Quincy, Ill. – The Maryville women's lacrosse team used a huge third quarter en route to a 14-9 victory at Quincy Wednesday night. The Saints outscored the Hawks 6-1 after halftime to overcome a two-goal deficit at halftime. Reagan Rukstad scored four goals, while Julia Banfield and Skyler Jolie both notched hat tricks to boost the offense.
 
Quincy Recap
Quincy built a 6-4 lead at the break but Rukstad scored to open the third quarter. Claire Martin tallied to tie the game, and Rukstad fired in a free position shot for a 7-6 edge. The Hawks tied the game but Banfield tallied twice, and Jolie's goal was good for a 10-7 cushion after three quarters. Ronnie Skorcz began the fourth with a goal. The home squad pulled to 11-8 but the Saints answered with three straight scores to clinch the win.
 
Statistical Leaders:
Goals: Reagan Rukstad - 4
Assists: Haley Downs and Reagan Rukstad - 1
Points: Reagan Rukstad - 5
Ground Balls: Julia Banfield and Lexi Taylor - 2
Caused Turnovers: Skyler Jolie and Ronnie Skorcz - 3
Saves: Jo Miles - 6
 
Records
Maryville: 3-1
Quincy: 2-4
 
What's Next?
The Saints are next in action at Rockhurst Saturday, March 26.