HARRISONBURG, Va. – The Royals women’s lacrosse team competed in a non-conference matchup against the Phoenix of Wilson College on Wednesday.

EMU would come up short as Wilson used a 12-3 first half to take control of the game. The Phoenix came out with the victory, winning 19-7.

Records: EMU: 1-6 | Wilson: 5-2, 0-0 CSAC

Highlights
• The Royals would strike first in this matchup as Alex Palizzi scored an unassisted goal just 21 seconds into the game. The score would be 1-0 in favor of EMU.

• Wilson College would then go on to score four straight goals of the game, leading 4-1 at the 5 minute mark in the first quarter. Amber Bonds responded, scoring the second goal for EMU with 3 minutes left in the quarter and pulling EMU within two. The Phoenix would add two more and take a 6-2 lead after one.

• Wilson would score the first four goals of the second quarter, moving ahead 10-2. The Royals added to their side of the scoreboard off a goal from Grace Hughes, assisted by Autumn Hornbeck with 4 minutes left in the half. The Phoenix would take a 12-3 lead to the break.

• At the start of the third quarter, Bonds scored her second goal of the game to answer Wilson’s goal. Wilson would close out the quarter leading 16-4 as they scored three straight goals.

• The final quarter of the matchup saw three goals from three different EMU players. At the 13-minute mark Courtney Crawford scored, bringing the score to 16-5. Bonds reached her third goal of the game scoring at the 11-minute mark. The last Royals goal was scored by Palizzi with an assist from Crawford.

Statistical Leaders
Bonds – 3 goals, 6 draw controls, 3 ground balls, 3 caused turnovers
Palizzi – 2 goals, 3 ground balls
Cristal Narciso – 7 saves

What’s Next
EMU will look to bounce back in their next matchup as they face the Vixens of Sweet Briar College. This game will take place at Sweet Briar on Friday March, 31 at 6:00 pm.

— EMU Athletics —