Methodist Takes Win Over Pfeiffer Women's Lacrosse

Misenheimer, N.C. (April 12, 2022) – Visiting Methodist University used a nine goal outburst in the second quarter to distance themselves from Pfeiffer University while taking a 21-12 USA South women's lacrosse win at Lefko Field on Tuesday afternoon.

The Basics
FINAL – Methodist def. Pfeiffer, 21-12
Records
Methodist – 6-7, 4-3 USA South
Pfeiffer – 3-10, 2-5 USA South

Location – Misenheimer, N.C. – N.E. Lefko Field

HOW IT HAPPENED
After being tied at 3-3 at the end of the first quarter, Methodist outscored Pfeiffer 9-3 in the second quarter to break open the close game.

The Falcons would fight back to close the gap to 12-7 on a goal from sophomore Julia Barbato on an assist from Chloe Johnson to open the third quarter scoring at 14:11, but Methodist scored three straight goals to take the 15-7 lead.

Methodist would jump ahead 19-9 in the fourth quarter, but Pfeiffer responded with a pair of goals, one from Johnson and the other from freshman Analise Robinson, her 30^th score of the season, to make it 19-11.

Robinson scored Pfeiffer's final goal of the game at 4:47 while Methodist added another at 3:45 to provide the 21-12 final.

Inside the Box Score
Pfeiffer goalkeeper Jordan Pendergraft made 16 saves on the afternoon while Robinson led Pfeiffer with five goals.  Alexis Murriel scored four times and added an assist for Pfeiffer.  She also had team-best five ground balls and caused three turnovers.

Up Next
The Falcons will travel to Piedmont University for their next match on April 15. Start time is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. in Demorest, Ga.
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