SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio – The No. 13 UIndy women's lacrosse team won its fifth straight game on Wednesday, defeating Notre Dame College, 18-4, in the programs' final meeting.
 
The Greyhounds upped their all-time series lead to 5-0, with Wednesday's victory marking the first game played on the Falcons' home field.
 
Olivia Bladon scored a game-high five goals, while Sage Da Silva finished with six points and matching a career-best four assists.
 
INS & OUTS
After Notre Dame snagged an early lead after just 11 seconds, UIndy rattled off 11 consecutive goals from eight different scorers. Megan Dunn netted her first of back-to-back goals with under a minute left in the opening frame, giving the Hounds a 7-1 advantage.
 
With her second, and final, goal of the afternoon, Da Silva secured the running clock for the remainder of the game as the visitors led by double figures the rest of the way.
 
Ava Graham stood tall between the pipes, making 10 saves in the win. The rookie netminder made eight stops in the opening half, leading the defensive effort against the Falcons.
 
Recording her third hat trick of the season, Mackenzie Winn scored her 15th goal in the last four games, while Ella Fornek finished the scoring with her second of the day at the 1:50 mark of the final frame.
 
INSIDE THE BOX
- Three Greyhounds recorded two caused turnovers, with Da Silva joining Olivia Grogan and Malaena Michielin on the leaderboard.
- Along with her game-high give goals, Bladon led all players with four ground balls.
- Graham's 10 saves is the second during her rookie campaign she has reached double digits; the Baldwinsville, N.Y., product also recorded two ground balls and one caused turnover
- Caroline Krauch dished out a pair of assists and now has 10 points in her junior season.
 
ON ANOTHER NOTES
Notre Dame College recently announced it is shutting down after the 2023-24 academic year, thus marking the final meeting between the programs on Wednesday.
 
UP NEXT
The Greyhounds return home on Sunday, Mar. 17, to welcome No. 5 Tampa to Key Stadium for a 12 p.m. first draw. UIndy holds the all-time edge, 2-1, including wins on a neutral field in each of the past two seasons.