IRVING, Tex. - The Illinois Institute of Technology women's lacrosse team won match number two on its three-match trip down South on Sunday. Tech defeated host University of Dallas 14-5.

How it Happened

• The Scarlet Hawks made things happen early, scoring twice within the first four minutes. Isabel Fitzpatrick-Meyers and Sarah Colby each tallied to put Tech up 2-0.
• After a Dallas goal at the 25:48 mark, the Scarlet Hawks dominated the rest of the first half. Illinois Tech scored nine unanswered goals to take an 11-1 lead into the intermission. Madison Meredith assisted on three of the tallies, while Alyssa DeLuca scored three times.
• Meredith stared the second half scoring for Tech, scoring her second goal of the match off an Alyssa DeLuca pass at the 27:31 mark to go up 12-1.
• Dallas went on a 4-0 run to cut the Hawks lead to seven, but Tech would score twice more before the match ended.
• Fitpatrick-Meyers scored at the 4:53 mark before Heather Bennett tallied in the match's final minute.

Scarlet Hawk Standouts

• Fitzpatrick-Meyers and DeLuca each led the Hawks with four goals. DeLuca led the team with five draw controls.
• Meredith and Colby each scored twice. Meredith also tallied a team-high three assists.
• Isabella Rubin tallied a goal from the defender position and also recorded four ground balls to lead Tech.
• Jennifer Young earned the victory behind her stellar first-half performance, recording three saves and allowing just one goal.

Stats to Know

• Tech held a decisive advantage in shots 29-11.
• The Scarlet Hawks committed just 12 turnovers compared to Dallas' 20.
• The Scarlet Hawks recorded 15 ground balls. Dallas tallied nine.

Up Next

• Illinois Tech travels to Alabama on Tuesday to oppose Huntingdon. The match is set for 3:00 p.m. Live stats will be available.