WAUKESHA, Wis. (Duhawks.com) – Freshman Sarah Hanson and junior Kaitlyn Kutsch scored four goals each, fueling the Loras College Women's Lacrosse team to a 13-6 win over the Carroll University Pioneers. With goals from five players, the Duhawks scored a program-record 13 goals on their way to their first win of the 2015 season.
Loras (1-2, 0-0) broke the game open early, as Hanson scored on a drive to the net to give the Duhawks the early 1-0 edge over Carroll (0-3).

Sophomore Hannah Nelson doubled the Duhawks' lead minutes later, converting on a feed from senior Gina Dacy.

While the Pioneers fought back within one, Kutsch and sophomore Anna Schwalbe found the back of the net twice and Nelson added another to lift the Duhawks to a 7-3 lead at halftime.

Maintaining control of the game, the Duhawks decided the tempo in the second half.  Hanson added a hat trick in the second half, while Kutsch tallied two goals propelling Loras to the 13-6 win.

Game Changer
A goal by freshman Sarah Hanson just over two minutes into the game gave the Duhawks the momentum from the start, as they held the lead from that point on

Key Stat
Loras held an advantage in clear, successfully clearing 12-of-17 attempts while Carroll was 5-of-19 in clears

Notables

Up Next
Loras looks to carry the momentum from Saturday's win into their MWLC opener on Sunday. The Duhawks will travel to Mequon, Wisconsin to face preseason favorite, Concordia-Wisconsin. Opening draw is set for 2 p.m.