INDIANAPOLIS – The No. 5-ranked and top-seeded UIndy women's lacrosse team won its third straight GLVC title at Key Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Hounds took down No. 2 seed and 11th-ranked Maryville by a final of 13-8 while fighting rainy weather and a lightning delay in the fourth quarter.
Defense was the name of the game for UIndy on Sunday as the team held Maryville, who entered the contest averaging 19.7 goals per game, to a season-low eight. Along with this, GLVC Attacker of the Year Sydney Tiemann was limited to just one goal (matched a season low) while the Greyhounds also forced the Saints into a scoring drought of nearly 24 minutes that spanned from late in the first quarter and into the early portions of the third.
On the offensive side of the field, 10 UIndy players tallied at least one point. The trio of
Megan Dunn,
Anna Ziemba, and
Joey Fowler all led the team with three points apiece.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Trailing by one after the opening quarter, the Hounds locked up on defense in the second and held Maryville scoreless while executing three unanswered goals heading into the intermission. The Hounds led by a slim margin of 7-6 when a lightning delay stopped play momentarily with 11:19 left in the game. In the end, the Greyhounds used this break to their advantage as they came out of the locker room on a mission and quickly extended the lead. A goal by
Amy Vegh with just three seconds left sealed the five-goal victory and another conference title.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
-Vegh's goal was the second of the season. Her only other one came back on April 8th against the Saints.
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Jess Soenen led the Hounds with three caused turnovers.
-All-American defender
Kara Antonucci returned from injury for the first time since March 1st and recorded two draw controls and a caused turnover.
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Audrey Moran recorded six saves between the pipes in the winning effort.
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Mekayla Montgomery won a team-high three draw controls.
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Olivia Bladon had four ground balls, which led the team.
-UIndy launched a season-high 41 shots while Maryville answered with just 19.
HOUND BYTES
Final thoughts on the win from head coach Elaine Jones...
"I'm so proud of our team! We have overcome so many obstacles this season and each time we bent but didn't break. Today, our defense held strong and our attack utilized a variety of scorers to assist and finish. I also credit our draws, transition, and ride. Those were all areas we have been specifically working on so I was happy to see our progress and execution. Overall, the intensity, focus, and excitement stayed high all game from everyone so this was just a great team win!"
UP NEXT
The Greyhounds will now prepare for the 2023 NCAA Division II Midwest Regional from May 12-14. Opponents, locations, and times will be determined at a later date. Stay updated at
www.uindyathletics.com.
