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Dominant Offense Pushes Women's Lacrosse Past BenU

Box Score

LISLE, Ill. - The Illinois Tech women's lacrosse team remained unbeaten in Midwest Women's Lacrosse Conference play on Wednesday night. The Scarlet Hawks and Benedictine University Eagles combined for 29 goals on a rainy night in Lisle, with Tech previaling 18-11.

Team Records

  • Illinois Tech (11-1, 7-0 MWLC)
  • Benedictine (5-6, 2-4 MWLC)

How it Happened

  • Benedictine jumped ahead with a goal just 30 seconds into the contest, but it did not take long for the Scarlet Hawks to take control. Alyssa DeLuca scored twice before a Madison Meredith goal at the 24:17 mark put Tech on top 3-1 with 24:17 left in the half.
  • After another BenU goal, a 4-0 run by the Hawks with goals from four different goals gave the team a 7-2 lead with 16 minutes remaining in the half.
  • The teams traded goals until a 4-0 by the Scarlet Hawks closed out the half. Tech lead 14-6 at the intermission.
  • The first 15 minutes of the second half was all BenU, as the Eagles scored five straight goals to pull within three at 14-11.
  • Illinois Tech, however, ended the match on a 4-0 run of its own. Meredith scored twice in the final 13 minutes.

Scarlet Hawk Standouts

Stats to Know

  • Illinois Tech continues to clear possession at an impressive rate. Tech was 12-of-14 on clearing attempts compared to 9-of-14 for the Eagles.
  • Tech won the shots tally 34-19.
  • Neither team picked up many ground balls (Tech 18, BenU 13).

Up Next

  • The Scarlet Hawks take a break from conference action on Saturday. The team will host its final non-conference game against the University of Dallas at 5:00 p.m. at Stuart Field. Live audio, video, and stats are set to be available.
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Players Mentioned

Alyssa DeLuca

#15 Alyssa DeLuca

A
5' 4"
Sophomore
Isabel Fitzpatrick-Meyers

#5 Isabel Fitzpatrick-Meyers

A
5' 0"
Junior
Sarah Maciorowski

#19 Sarah Maciorowski

M
5' 4"
Junior
Madison Meredith

#9 Madison Meredith

M
5' 3"
Sophomore
Isabella Rubin

#2 Isabella Rubin

M
5' 4"
Sophomore
Jennifer Young

#6 Jennifer Young

D
5' 7"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Alyssa DeLuca

#15 Alyssa DeLuca

5' 4"
Sophomore
A
Isabel Fitzpatrick-Meyers

#5 Isabel Fitzpatrick-Meyers

5' 0"
Junior
A
Sarah Maciorowski

#19 Sarah Maciorowski

5' 4"
Junior
M
Madison Meredith

#9 Madison Meredith

5' 3"
Sophomore
M
Isabella Rubin

#2 Isabella Rubin

5' 4"
Sophomore
M
Jennifer Young

#6 Jennifer Young

5' 7"
Sophomore
D