ATCHISON, KAN. – Missouri Baptist University women's lacrosse saw its season come to a close on Saturday morning, falling 20-4 to Benedictine College (Kan.) in the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship.
The Spartans finished the year with an 11-6 record, while Benedictine capped a perfect 16-0 season with the conference title.
Benedictine set the tone early, scoring the game's first seven goals in the opening quarter and taking an 11-0 lead into the final seconds of the first half. Missouri Baptist broke through just before halftime when Alexis Taylor found the back of the net on an assist from Skyler Morrissey, making it 11-1 at the break.
Missouri Baptist showed resilience coming out of halftime, with JaHyghness Ward and Sophia Rose each scoring in the third quarter, both assisted by Marissa Oldham. Oldham later added a goal of her own early in the fourth, but the Ravens continued to control possession and extend their lead down the stretch.
Offensively, Oldham led the Spartans with three points on one goal and two assists. Ward added a goal and an assist, while Taylor and Rose also contributed goals in the effort.
Defensively, Missouri Baptist combined for nine saves in goal, with Rachel Livak recording seven stops over most of the contest.
This contest closes the chapter for the program and the program's seniors, who helped guide the Spartans to one of their most successful campaigns and a spot in the conference final.
Stat Leaders
Assists: Marissa Oldham (2)
Points: Marissa Oldham (3)
Shots: Alexis Taylor (3)
Ground balls: Skyler Morrissey (3)
Saves: Rachel Livak (7)
