Indianapolis, IN – The third-ranked Patriots women's lacrosse team netted nine goals in the second quarter to pull away from the 15-7 win over (RV) Marian Sunday afternoon.  With the win, UC improves to 6-0 on the season, while the Knights move to 2-3 overall.

Ashlee Baker led the way for Cumberlands with three goals and an assist, while Marisa Helsten earned her third hat trick of the season.  Emma Rittman scooped a team-high six draw controls, while Aleyah Belton and Koral Hadac combined for six caused turnovers and seven ground balls.  Mia Bosah and Mikayla Kimsey combined for four saves in the win.

After forcing a couple Knights turnovers, the Patriots were able to strike first on a Baker unassisted goal five minutes into the game.  UC struggled to get into an offensive rhythm the rest of the period, while Marian scored three unanswered goals to take the 3-1 lead.

The Patriots dominated the possession early in the third quarter winning three straight draw controls and netted a trio of goals, including a pair of Anna Lobbezoo to take a 4-3 lead with 13:41 remaining.  The Knights evened the score, while UC had a pair of shot deflect off the post before Baker found Helsten for a goal as Cumberlands took a 5-4 lead midway through the quarter.  The Patriots added five goals, in a 3:40 span, including a pair from Baker to make it a 10-4 game at half.

Rittman won the opening draw control in the third quarter and on that possession Florence Andrieu dodged and put a well-placed shot on frame extending the lead to 11-4.  Cumberlands continued to pressure Marian as Bosah tallied pair of saves while Tessa Lisy converted a free position goal to give UC a 12-5 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Cumberlands forced a Knights turnover to start the fourth quarter and on the ensuing possession Morgan Tate put a well-placed shot into the cage making it 13-5.  After Madison Rupp tallied a caused turnover, Helsten and Rittman scored back-to-back goals extending the lead to 15-5 with 6:31 remaining.  The Knights scored twice in the closing minutes for the 15-7 final.
 
The Patriots will return the field Friday, March 7^th, when they host top-ranked SCAD.  The game is slated to begin at 7 p.m. with live video available here.

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