WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – The Arcadia University women's lacrosse team ran its conference winning streak to three as it downed King's, 19-6, on Wednesday night.
The Knights are now 4-3 in Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom (MAC Freedom) play and 7-9 overall.
Morganne Dee matched her career high in goals with seven and added an assist to set a new career high in points with eight.
Ashley Starkey backed up her nine-point performance in her last outing at Delaware Valley with eight against King's on six goals and two assists.
Emily Griffith picked up the win in goal as she made three saves.
ARCADIA 19, KING'S 6
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Knights scored the first three goals of the game and led 4-2 after the opening quarter of play.
- Arcadia blew the game open in the second quarter as it outscored King's, 10-2, in the quarter, giving it a 14-4 lead after 30 minutes of play.
- The second half saw the Knights outscore King's, 5-2, and hold onto win its fourth conference game of the season.
KNIGHT LEADERS
Goals: Dee (7), Starkey (6)
Assists: Starkey/
Olivia Poley (2)
Points: Starkey/Dee (8)
Shots: Dee (13), Starkey/Poley (6)
Ground Balls: Campbell Torrey (4), Dee (3)
Caused Turnovers: Torrey (3),
Karina Maksym (2)
Draw Controls: Torrey (7), Starkey/
Jordyn Chan (4)
Saves: Griffith/
Abby Fuchs (3)
UP NEXT
The Knights close out the regular season as they welcome DeSales to Jean Lenox West Field on Saturday, April 29. Game time is scheduled for 1 p.m.
