Fort Lewis women's lacrosse suffered an 18-7 defeat to CSU Pueblo, despite strong performances from Diamond Velasco and Rilee Powless, who scored three and two goals respectively. The Skyhawks were outmatched in shooting, with CSU Pueblo dominating 38-19 overall and 31-15 in shots on goal. Fort Lewis struggled with turnovers, committing 21 and managing only 12 draw controls. Key defensive efforts included Olivia Tilbury's 13 saves and Valerie Garcia's four ground balls. The Skyhawks will look to rebound in their final two regular-season games next week.

By the Numbers
  • Fort Lewis was outshot 38-19, with a 31-15 edge in shots on goal for CSU Pueblo.
  • Diamond Velasco led the team with 3 goals, while Rilee Powless contributed 2 goals.
State of Play
  • CSU Pueblo established an early lead, scoring multiple goals within minutes of the game.
  • Fort Lewis struggled to convert scoring opportunities, especially in the second quarter.
What's Next

Fort Lewis will aim to improve in its last two regular-season games against Colorado Mesa and Westminster, hoping to gain momentum before the postseason.

Bottom Line

The Skyhawks need to address their turnover issues and enhance scoring effectiveness if they want to turn their performance around in the final stretch of the season.