Presbyterian College lacrosse clinched a thrilling 10-9 victory over Gardner-Webb in double overtime, marking their first Big South win of the season. Sophomore Emily Currie scored the game-winner just under a minute into the second overtime, bringing her goal tally to five for the match and nine over the last two games. The Blue Hose made a remarkable comeback from an 8-5 deficit at the start of the fourth quarter, outscoring the Runnin' Bulldogs 6-2 after halftime. This win is particularly notable as it's the first double-overtime game for the program in a decade.

By the Numbers
  • Emily Currie scored a game-high five goals, contributing to nine goals in the last two games.
  • Presbyterian outshot Gardner-Webb 17-10 in second-half attempts, forcing 25 turnovers overall.
State of Play
  • Presbyterian improves to 4-9 overall and 1-3 in conference play.
  • Gardner-Webb falls to 1-11 overall and 1-2 in the conference.
  • PC looks to continue their momentum with Senior Night against Longwood this weekend.
What's Next

Presbyterian aims to build on this victory as they prepare for a crucial matchup against Longwood. A strong showing could enhance their standing in the Big South conference as they seek to achieve consecutive league wins.

Bottom Line

This dramatic victory highlights Presbyterian's resilience and capability to bounce back in tough situations, potentially sparking a turnaround in their season as they strive for further success in conference play.