Highlanders Dominate in 16-6 Mid-Week Win Against Gardner-Webb

Wednesday, April 17

Radford, Va.

3:00 PM

Radford University

5-9

Gardner-Webb

0-15

Team	1	2	3	4	Final F
Gardner-Webb	1	0	2	3	6
Radford	8	3	3	2	16

Photo by: Rob Simmons

Highlanders Dominate in 16-6 Mid-Week Win Against Gardner-Webb

4/17/2024 6:16:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse

Box Score

RADFORD, Va. – Radford women's lacrosse dominated in their mid-week matchup against Gardner-Webb winning 16-6 Wednesday afternoon. Mady Cheney spearheaded the victory with four goals with an addition of nine other scorers from the Highlanders.

The game started with a bang for the Highlanders as Cheney earned back-to-back goals on free-position attempts. The Bulldogs responded for the only goal allowed by Olivia Hunter. From there, Radford couldn't be stopped at they went on 9-0 run, shutting out Gardner-Webb in the second period.

Linley Tirrell kicked off this scoring chain for the Highlanders. Molly O'Brien found a way with a caused turnover for Margaret Gleason's second goal putting Radford ahead 4-1. Ashlyn Grogan found her way to the scoring column with a feed from River Rupert to set the game at 6-1. The final goals of the first quarter came from man-up opportunities by Gleason and Cheney.

Entering the second period with an 8-1 lead, Radford wasn't ready to slow down as Cheney won the draw control. After a ground ball pickup to maintain possession, the Highlanders set a play behind the net with Grogan to toss the ball to Reece Morrish allowing her only goal of the game. The next eight minutes consisted of a battle of turnovers until Taylor Rogahn caused a turnover for McKenzie Hines to scoop up. Hines continued her luck as her shot met the back of the net to set the score at 10-1. The final goal of the first half came from a free position attempt as Erica Lawrence gave Radford a ten point lead to close the half.

The Bulldogs were finally able to break Radford's hot streak to make the score 11-2. Josie Helpard was not ready to give up a long lead as she scooped up the ground ball to sprint down the field giving the Highlanders a chance to set up leading to Cheney's fourth and final goal of the game. Ava LaManna saved a free-position shot to earn back possession. Freshman Madison Driscoll earned her second goal of the season with an assist from Kaitlyn Lytton.

The fourth quarter started off with a battle of turnovers. It wasn't until the 11^th minute mark, O'Brien fought her way in to give the Highlanders a 15-3 lead. From there, Gardner-Webb went on a short 3-0 run. However, Lytton wasn't done as she scored the final goal of the game to clinch the 16-6 win.

KEY STATS

Olivia Hunter tallied a 67% save percentage between the pipes.
Defenders Josie Helpard (6), Emily Strother (4), River Rupert (4) and Anna Mason (3) all earned single-game career highs in ground balls.
Radford outperformed Gardner-Webb in every category.

WHAT'S NEXT?
Women's lacrosse hits the road to take on Presbyterian at 12pm on Saturday, April 20.

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