The McKendree women's lacrosse team overcame a first half deficit to secure a 10-5 victory against Lewis University in GLVC action. After trailing at halftime 4-3, McKendree surged in the second half, shutting out the Flyers and scoring seven unanswered goals for their first GLVC win of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Jayna Barnden led the Bearcats with three goals on 10 shot attempts.
  • McKendree outshot Lewis 31-27, with 18 of those shots on goal.
  • McKendree was 20-of-22 (90.9%) on clear attempts compared to Lewis' 22-of-30 (73.3%).
State of Play
  • McKendree improved their season record to 9-3 and 1-1 in GLVC play.
  • After trailing the Flyers, the Bearcats dominated the second half, scoring seven unanswered goals.
What's Next

McKendree is set to face the No. 3 University of Indianapolis on April 12, aiming for additional momentum in their GLVC season.

Bottom Line

This victory not only marks McKendree's first GLVC win of the season but also demonstrates their resilience, laying the groundwork for a challenging matchup against a top-ranked opponent.