
Photo by: Robert Simmons
Radford Drops Final Road Contest at Mercer
4/22/2023 12:56:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
MACON, Ga. – The Radford University women's lacrosse team closed out its road schedule on Saturday, falling by a 18-2 score line at Mercer.
The Bears came out of the gates strong, scoring all seven goals of the first quarter. The hosts added five goals in the second frame to go up by double digits at the break.
Radford responded to start the second half as Margaret Gleason scored off a feed from Ashlyn Grogan to put the Highlanders on the board. After a trio of goals from Mercer, Gleason and Grogan connected again as Gleason found the back of the net for the second time; the Brentwood, Tenn. native extended her scoring streak to 14 games.
Gleason paced the Highlanders' offense with two goals. Grogan tallied both assists. Junior goalkeeper Olivia Hunter had a busy day between the pipes, recording nine saves.
UP NEXT
The Highlanders return to the New River Valley next week to wrap up the season. The first of two home contests comes against Longwood on Wednesday. The conference showdown against the Lancers begins at 3:00 p.m. at the SORC.
FOLLOW RADFORD WOMEN'S LACROSSE
To follow the Radford women's lacrosse team throughout the season, visit RadfordAthletics.com, follow @RadfordWLAX on Twitter, @radfordwlax on Instagram and Radford Women's Lacrosse on Facebook.
The Bears came out of the gates strong, scoring all seven goals of the first quarter. The hosts added five goals in the second frame to go up by double digits at the break.
Radford responded to start the second half as Margaret Gleason scored off a feed from Ashlyn Grogan to put the Highlanders on the board. After a trio of goals from Mercer, Gleason and Grogan connected again as Gleason found the back of the net for the second time; the Brentwood, Tenn. native extended her scoring streak to 14 games.
Gleason paced the Highlanders' offense with two goals. Grogan tallied both assists. Junior goalkeeper Olivia Hunter had a busy day between the pipes, recording nine saves.
UP NEXT
The Highlanders return to the New River Valley next week to wrap up the season. The first of two home contests comes against Longwood on Wednesday. The conference showdown against the Lancers begins at 3:00 p.m. at the SORC.
FOLLOW RADFORD WOMEN'S LACROSSE
To follow the Radford women's lacrosse team throughout the season, visit RadfordAthletics.com, follow @RadfordWLAX on Twitter, @radfordwlax on Instagram and Radford Women's Lacrosse on Facebook.
Team Stats
RAD
MER
Shots
12
34
Turnovers
24
12
Caused Turnovers
12
23
Draw Controls
6
18
Free-Position Shots
1
11
Ground Balls
13
17
Game Leaders
Players Mentioned
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