In a crucial Gulf South Conference matchup, the University of Alabama in Huntsville rattled off seven straight goals in the first quarter on the way to a 16-5 win to spoil the Lee University lacrosse senior day on Sunday afternoon. The Lady Flames recognized five seniors before the match started. Hannah Vecsey, Callie Curtis, Katelynn Sweeney, Kearston Dixon, and Hannah Nall were all recognized. With the loss, Lee fell to 1-2 in GSC action and 5-10 overall while UAH went to 2-1 in conference and 7-10 overall.
UAH took seven shots in the first quarter while Lee had only two.
The Chargers scored seven goals in the 15-minute period including five in the first seven minutes. UAH scored twice more in the second quarter before Lee got on the board. Callie Curtis scored the first goal of the game for the Lady Flames. Kamille Kremkau scored twice, but UAH scored five goals in the second to lead 12-3 at the half.
UAH had three goals in the third quarter while Lee had two. Hannah Vecsey and Noelle Harrington each had a goal. UAH scored one more goal in the fourth quarter to win 16-5.
UAH outshot Lee 26-16 in the win with Ella Rutherford and Sara Cole each scoring four goals for the Chargers.
Savannah Weisman had seven saves in goal for Lee.
The Lady Flames will wrap up the regular season on Friday, April 18 at Flagler College in Saint Augustine, Fla.
Coach Megan Smith’s Thoughts:
“We didn’t take care of the ball today. Turned the ball in transition too many times. The defense was strong and locked down but couldn’t handle the pressure from UAH.
Our seniors mean so much to me and Lee lacrosse. They have set records and set their legacy. Sad to see them go, but excited to continue to fight for them in the rest of the season.”