Women's Lacrosse Records Three Hat Tricks in 16-7 Win Over Coastal Carolina

Saturday, February 24

LOUISVILLE, KY

12 p.m.

University of Louisville

COASTAL CAROLINA

Women's Lacrosse Records Three Hat Tricks in 16-7 Win Over Coastal Carolina

February 24, 2018 | Women's Lacrosse

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Caroline Blalock led the Cards with four goals and two assists.

By: Alexis Chevalier

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - University of Louisville women's lacrosse advanced to 4-1 on the season after defeating Coastal Carolina 16-7 on Saturday afternoon at UofL Lacrosse Stadium.

"I think we challenged the girls this week in a couple different areas. One was to play with more grit and tenacity and I thought we did that today. I think it really showed in the area of the draws, we cleaned that up. I think our midfield play, our midfield draws, rides, and clears, that's what won us the game," said head coach Scott Teeter.

Jillian Balog, Emily Howell, Tessa Chad, Alex McNicholas, and Julia Wood opened the game with goals in the first 15 minutes to give the Cardinals a 5-0 lead.

Louisville then extended its lead to 8-1 before Coastal answered with three goals to end the half.

Coming out of the locker room, Caroline Blalock answered the Chanticleers' run by scoring the first of her four goals just 24 seconds into the half.

CCU pulled within four again at 9-5, but the Cardinals held them scoreless the final 20 minutes of the game as they cruised to the 16-7 win.

The Cardinals trio of Balog, Blalock and Wood each finished with a hat trick in the win. Blalock led the way with four goals and two assists, while Balog and Wood added three each.

Howell finished with two goals and three ground balls, while McNicholas added two assists and three ground balls.

Overall, eight different players found the back of the net for the Cards.

Lexie Ball ended the game with six saves.

The Cardinals travel to Nashville, Tenn. to take on Vanderbilt on Tuesday, February 27 at 4 p.m. ET.