ALLENDALE, MICH. – The No. 5 Maryville women's lacrosse squad stretched its winning streak to seven with a 10-5 triumph at No. 16 Grand Valley State. The Saints scored four straight goals in the second quarter, while blanking the Lakers to grab control of the contest. Maryville's offensive attack was balanced as four Saints scored two goals apiece. Netminder Gianna Guzek made seven saves as the Maryville defense held the Lakers to a season-low tying output for goals.

HOW IT HAPPENED
After a defensive start to the game, Natalie Tomljenovic opened the scoring at the 7:48 mark to give the Saints the lead. Devyn Dimovitz doubled the lead two minutes later before GVSU scored its first late in the opening quarter.
 
The defenses again clamped down as neither team scored for more than 10 minutes. Guzek saved a free-position shot to keep Maryville in front, and the Saints also hit a post. Tomljenovic broke through for a 3-1 lead. Helen Bae grabbed the ensuing draw control, was fouled and converted a free-position shot 20 seconds later for a 4-1 edge. Dorothy Fife fed Dimovitz for a score with 1:34 left. Chloe Elliott grabbed the following draw control, and scored 25 ticks later for a 6-1 lead at intermission.
 
The Saints garnered the first possession of the third quarter, and Marissa Zeno converted for a 7-1 lead. The Lakers pulled one score back but Zeno answered for an 8-2 cushion midway through the third. Zeno and Elliott tallied consecutive goals as the Saints went up 9-2. GVSU took advantage of a player-up situation but Izzy Watts scored just before the clock expired at the end of the third to push the Saints into double figures. The Lakers scored the first goal in the fourth quarter but the Maryville defense held GVSU to just five scores on the day, tied for their fewest on the season.

STATISTICAL LEADERS:
Goals: four players - 2
Assists: Dorothy Fife - 1
Points: four players - 2
Ground Balls: Kylie Pettus - 5
Caused Turnovers: Dorothy Fife - 4
Draw Controls: Helen Bae - 4
Saves: Gianna Guzek - 7
 
RECORDS:
No. 5 Maryville: 7-1
No. 16 Grand Valley State: 5-2
 
What's Next?
The Saints are next in action then they hit the road to face Lee University Saturday, March 29, for a 10 a.m. (CT) game in Cleveland, Tenn.
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