ROME, Ga. — The Shorter women's lacrosse team took on the Truett McConnell Bears on Saturday, February 22nd on Ben Brady Field and emerged victorious with a 19-4 win! 

Game Summary: The Lady Hawks came out to this game fired up and ready for a win. Jazzelle Ware, Tori Wolf, Shyla Araujo, and Kaitlyn Dwyer-Peppers helped the Hawks pull out a 6-0 lead in the first quarter. Not missing a beat into the second quarter, shots were scored by Maggie Wallace, Jordyn Rutledge, Rei Voight, Olivia Masters, Katerina Stevens, and Cassidy Jones, making the Lady Hawks still up 12-1. Defender Melyndia Boncoeur helped run the ball back up to the attackers several times after devouring 4 ground balls and 5 caused turnovers. The Hawks fought until the last whistle and played with grit the entire game. They sealed the win with the final score of 19-4! 
 
Notable Performances: 
● Junior Cassidy Jones (#0) - 3 goals, 4 assists, 7 points, 6 ground balls, 2 caused turnovers 
● Senior Melyndia Boncoeur (#2) - 4 ground balls, 5 caused turnovers 
● Freshman Katerina Stevens (#12) - 1 goal, 2 ground balls, 2 caused turnovers
● Junior Shyla Araujo (#7) - 2 goals, 2 ground balls 
● Sophomore Tori Wolf (#8) - 3 goals, 4 draw controls, 1 caused turnover
● Junior Jazzelle Ware (#25) - 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 ground ball, 8 draw controls
 
What's next: 
The Hawks are traveling to Tennessee Wesleyan University this Wednesday to take on the Bulldogs at 1 pm. Go Hawks!