St. Charles, Mo. – The Maryville women's lacrosse team took on No. 8 Lindenwood but the host Lions grabbed an early lead and eased to a 21-2 win Sunday. Jessie Hynes and Haley Downs tallied goals for the Saints.
 
Lindenwood Recap
The Lions jumped out to a quick start by scoring the first five of the game. Hynes got the Saints on the board with a goal at the 5:11 mark of the first quarter. Lindenwood tacked on another five goals to grab a 9-1 lead after one. The Saints were unable to crack the scoresheet in the second as the Lions took a 13-1 edge into the break. Downs slid in the second score for the Saints but that would prove to be the final tally in the game for Maryville.  
 
Statistical Leaders:
Goals: Haley Downs and Jessie Hynes - 1
Points: Haley Downs and Jessie Hynes - 1
Ground Balls: Baylee Chrismore, Skyler Jolie and Courtney Joersz - 2
Draw Controls: Skyler Jolie - 3
Saves: Meghan Flock - 9
 
Records
Maryville: 4-4, 1-2 GLVC
Lindenwood: 11-2, 3-0 GLVC
 
What's Next?
The Saints have another nationally-ranked opponent on the docket as Indianapolis comes to the Maryville Athletic Complex for a 3 p.m. game Thursday, April 14.