(Lebanon, Ill., March 5) – The McKendree University women's lacrosse team improved to 2-1 overall with a decisive 19-2 win over Concordia University, St. Paul this evening.

McKendree opened scoring in the second minute of play as Dana Dipasquale netted an unassisted goal. Hannah Sugarman (Holden, MA/Wachusett Regional ) converted on two free shots to increase the lead to 3-0. Concordia, St. Paul would cut the lead to 4-1 as Kailey Heinl scored an even strength goal but that would be as close as the Golden Bears got to the Bearcat lead. McKendree would then go on a seven-goal run to up the score to 11-1 before the Golden Bears would strike again. McKendree continued strong through the second half putting together an eight-goal run to seal the victory.

Amy Porta (Ellisville, MO/Marquette) moves to 2-1 as she collected three saves during 44:17 minutes of play. Collin Patton (Wildwood, MO/Eureka) gathered four saves during 15:43 minutes of work.

The women's lacrosse team is back in action on Wednesday, March 8 as the Bearcats host Regis University at 4:00 p.m.

Stat Leaders
Dana DiPasquale (St. Charles, MO/Barat Academy) – 4 goals, 3 assists
Hannah Sugarman (Holden, MA/Wachusett Regional ) – 4 goals, 1 assist
Victoria Lelo (Auckland, New Zealand/Westlake) – 3 goals, 2 assists, 10 draw controls
Ola Abdallah (Florissant, MO/Hazelwood West) – 3 goals, 3 groundballs, 2 caused turnovers
Emily Nelson (Deephaven, MN/Holy Family Catholic) – 3 goals