MONMOUTH, Ill. - The Illinois Tech Women's Lacrosse team defeated Monmouth (Ill.) for their first victory of the season, 18-4, at April Zorn Memorial Stadium. 

How It Happened

• Illinois Tech had a hot start as the Scarlet Hawks led 9-1 going into half time. 
• The Scarlet Hawks played stellar defense all match allowing only four goals all day and picking up eight saves. 
• Tech scored the same amount of goals in the second half as they did the first with nine more to win 18-4. 
• Alyssa DeLuca also had a big night scoring, picking up six goals which was second on the team. 

Scarlet Hawk Leaders

• Shanie Scoles led Illinois Tech with seven goals scored in the match. 
• Brooke Rowan picked up four assists that led to goals. 
• Jennifer Young led the Scarlet Hawks with seven ground balls. 
• Jessica Cochis was stellar protecting the night, picking up the victory, recording six saves. 
• Elizabeth Zia closed out the match  recording three saves. 

Up Next

• Illinois Tech returns to action Friday, March 15 as the Scarlet Hawks host a Midwest Women's Lacrosse Conference match against Concordia Wisconsin. 
• Live audio, video, and stats will be available for all home contests in the Stuart Field with the live audio provided by Illinois Media School.