MADISON, NJ (March 13, 2021)- FDU Women's Lacrosse hosted Lebanon Valley College in a non-conference matchup on Saturday afternoon, winning their second straight game, 22-11. With the win, the Devils improve to 2-0 (0-0) on the season while the Dutchmen fall to 1-1 (0-0).  
 
First Half
LVC netted the game's first goal at 28:05, before FDU responded with their first at 26:34, scored by sophomore, Kylee Garcia (of many). The Dutchmen broke the tie less than a minute later, grabbing a one goal lead. Back and forth the first five-minutes went, with first-year, Katie Walsh scoring her first (also of of many) in the game. Again, Lebanon Valley answered. Netting their third of the game at 23:44. After another LVC goal, FDU got back on the board, thanks to Garcia's (we said many) second of the game, to cut into the Dutchmen lead. It was Walsh again at 14:35, tying the game with her second in the half. The Devils weren't done their, senior, Aliyha Elk gave FDU their first lead of the game at 11:41, 5-4. After three straight from FDU, LVC tallied two of their own to regain the advantage, 6-5. As was the script in the first half, the Devils responded to knot it up at six off the stick of Walsh (we meant many), assisted by junior attack, Paige Frye.
 
Down one with 7:12 left in the first half, Walsh capitalized, again. After a draw control win and ground ball scoop, Garcia gave her the feed and Walsh finished, regaining the lead once again, 7-6. This time, the Devils stayed on top, for good. FDU went on to score three more goals and 4 straight overall, thanks to Garcia man-up and Walsh and Walsh, again. LVC would add one more late, giving FDU a 10-7 lead at the break.
 
Second Half
Whatever coach Mager said at halftime, worked. FDU came out hot in the second 30-minutes, scoring the first goal of the half at 28:45 off the stick of sophomore, Emma Ciquera. After the Dutchmen scored two, dwindling the Devils lead to 11-9, first-year, Aubrey Hunter answered, scoring her first of the game. LVC again bounced back, keeping the Devil lead at two, 12-10. From there, FDU ran. Scoring 10 of the games next 11 goals, including runs of four and six straight goals. Ciquera and Garcia alone, combined for nine of those 10, with Ciquera netting five and Garcia netting four. Walsh would add another to her total to tally ten. When the dust settled, FDU came out on top, 22-11.
 
The Law Firm of..
Walsh (7), Garcia (7) and Ciquera (6) combined to score 20 of the teams 22 goals.
 
Netting Records
The 22 goals scored by FDU is tied for the most goals scored in a single game in program history. The last time it happened, May 8 of 2013, versus Neumann College.
 
Drawing Attention
Walsh, a first-year midfielder from Marlton, NJ, set the program record for draw control wins with 16. The previous record was set in 2013, the same game FDU scored 22 goals for the most in program history. In total, Walsh has 25 draw controls in her first two collegiate contests.
 
Bobbing for Apples
The Devils finished with five assists on the day, two apiece for Frye and Garcia.
 
Last 30, Best 30
In total, FDU outscored LVC 12-4 in the second half.
 
From Coach
"Really tight first half, but it was great to see the transition into the second half and cleaning up decisions. 20 out of 22 goals coming from two sophomores and a first-year is not only amazing in the game, but amazing for the future as well. Having a first-year breaking FDU records so early on is something to be extremely excited about.  I am proud of the players for getting to this point and doing what we are doing, but we have a long season ahead and lots of goals to meet." - Head Coach, Evan Mager
 
Next Up
The Devils return to action on Wednesday, March 17 at 4:30 pm when they host Arcadia University in a non-conference matchup.