The women's lacrosse team defeated Sweet Briar, 20-5 on Wednesday evening in ODAC action. The Maroons improved to 4-6 overall and 2-2 in the ODAC while the Vixen dropped to 2-4, 0-3 in ODAC play. Roanoke is 25-4 against Sweet Briar all-time, including the last two by a combined score of 37-9.

Roanoke jumped out to an 11-1 lead at the half and never looked back as they coasted to their fourth victory of the season, breaking a four-game skid. The Maroons outshot the Vixen, 42-15 and won the groundball battle, 26-20.

After a Sweet Briar goal made it 1-0, the Maroons scored 11 unanswered points to end the first half. The Vixen started the second half the same as the first with the opening goal. Roanoke countered with three-straight goals and eight of the next nine to seal the win.

Amanda Hutchins led the Maroons with five goals, giving her #100 for her career and has 102 for her career, which places her 13^th all-time. She also moved into 21^st in career points with 118, just three away from passing Emily Hearn '05 to crack the top-20.

Gina Valles finished with four goals and is the team-leader in scoring with 38 points and 31 goals on the year. Meegan Rourke had three goals while Paige Mason and Mary Kate Cummings had two on the evening. Christen Sanfilippo finished with one goal and a team-high two assists.

Katlyn Scarlett finished with six saves for the Maroons. Caroline Wise had two in the second half.

The women will host Lynchburg at Donald J. Kerr Stadium on Wednesday, April 2 in ODAC action. The Maroons are 21-15 against the Hornets, including the last two meetings. LC is currently 6-3 overall and 2-2 in the ODAC. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m.

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