Elizabethtown College’s women’s lacrosse team played Chapman University and Alvernia University during spring break. The team walked away with a win over Alvernia and sophomore Lexie Sharp tied a school record.

Tuesday, March 5, the Blue Jays took a loss against Chapman 20-16. Sophomore Kate Ziegler scored a career-high six goals. Sharp made four points for the Blue Jays. The first points for Etown was made by Ziegler with 27:46 left in the first half, followed closely by a score from senior Madelyn Baker.

A goal made by Chapman player Alexandra Callaway put Chapman in the lead 3-2 and they continued to lead by one point until a turnover by Etown.

With 13:12 left in the first half, Ziegler made a goal, followed with another goal assisted by Baker. The lead was turned over back to Chapman with 9:09 left in the first quarter. The ending score of the first half was 12-7 in favor of Chapman.

The second half of the game continued under Chapman’s lead. Sharp made a goal with 17:38 left, bringing Etown back into the game. The Blue Jays made eight goals in a row, but it wasn’t enough to close Chapman’s huge lead. The game ended with one last goal by Sharp, assisted by Ziegler. The final score was 20-16 with Chapman taking the win.

Saturday, March 9, the Blue Jays secured a victory against Alvernia, 21-11. Sharp made a record-high ten points, tying the school record of most points made in one game. Baker made five goals, helping the team take the win.

The game started out in favor of the Blue Jays, with Baker making her 15th goal of the season. After a goal made by Alvernia player Rachel Judge, the Blue Jays came back to take the lead with two back-to-back goals made by Sharp. Judge made another goal for Alvernia with 10:56 left in the first half, followed by two more goals made by Alvernia, but Etown fought on. The first half ended with Etown in the lead 10-5.

Alvernia started off the second half trying to get the lead, but Etown was already too far ahead. Etown finished the second half off strong and took a ten-point win.

Sharp earned the title of Landmark Conference Offensive Athlete of the Week after making her career-high ten-points in one game.

The team will be away at Neumann University Saturday, March 16, starting at 12 p.m.