SPOKANE, Wash. --- George Fox lacrosse continued its Northwest Conference blitz on Saturday, Apr. 17, with an 18-3 final over the Pirates and 30 total points after notching 12 assisted goals.

How It Happened

Marena Tharpe started the charge early with a goal less than a minute into the matchup. Kyra Barnes used a feed from Andrea Garcia-Milla to put in another less than a minute later, and the rout was officially on after Madison Strickland scored twice in the third minute of play with assists from Carleigh DeLapp and Garcia-Milla. Garcia-Milla, DeLapp, Sydney Thatch, and Holly Esposito each put in at least a goal each in the first half to give Fox an 11-1 lead at the half.

The Pirates scored the first goal of the second half to turn off the running clock, but two quick goals in answer by Barnes and Garcia-Milla turned the clock back on and kept it running the rest of the way in the 18-3 victory.

Top Performers

Barnes was a perfect six-for-six on the day as she put all six of her shots past the Pirates' keeper for six goals. Bailey Faust had as many draw controls as the Pirates' entire roster with seven, and Garcia-Milla added seven more points with a pair of goals and five dimes. The Bruins' keepers combined to make three saves and Ella Rand improved to 9-0 as the keeper of record.

Their Thoughts

"We're excited to get back on the field tomorrow," coach Katie Brand said after the win.

What It Means

The Bruins improve to 9-0 on the year and are now 7-0 in the 2021 NWC standings by virtue of a no-contest, conference-only win over UPS in addition to their on-field win. The Pirates fall to 0-5 overall and in conference.

What Happens Next

George Fox will go for the season sweep tomorrow at 1:00 pm against the Pirates in Spokane.