Franciscan 22, Bethany 10

Franciscan Starters 
Sydney Naidu, Dorothy Newman, Maria De La TOrre, Kiera Wilson, Emmagrae Brierley, Elizabeth Lyle, Sarah Keys, Carolyn Cooke, Mary Smith, Gianna Dinoto, Theresa Lyle, Nadia Pinsonault, & Annie Lewis

How It Happened 
    Franciscan traveled to Bethany, W.V. to face the Bethany College Bison. The Bison took an early first quarter lead, but from the second quarter on the Barons completely dominated the field of play. The Baron offense is one of the better in the league. Any time the Barons have consistent offensive possessions from causing turnovers or winning draw controls, they have a chance to score on anyone. Today, they caused 8 turnovers and won 22 draw controls. Denying so many offensive possessions from the other team was the difference in the game. 
    The women were led by senior Theresa Lyle. Her impact was felt all over the field scoring 5 goals off 7 shots on goal, adding an assist for 6 total points, grabbing 6 ground balls, causing 3 turnovers, and winning 6 draw controls. Lyle's 5 goals puts her over the milestone of 100 career goals. She now sits sixth all-time in goals scored behind former teammate Joanna Hilkert. With a handful of games left, she has a very real chance to climb into the top 3 all-time goal scoring.
    Not to be overshadowed from the momentous day Theresa had. Gianna Dinoto set her own record. Her eight assists is now the program record for assists in a game. 
    To see the goal marks Theresa has to get to climb or any other Women's Lacrosse records, follow the link here to the Women's Lacrosse record book.

Inside the Numbers 
- Dinoto led the Barons with 11 draw controls
- Dinoto had a game-high 13 points off 5 goals and 8 assists
- Mary Smith recorded 12 saves

Up Next
Franciscan will return to action on Saturday where they will host Saint Vincent at 1:00 p.m. It will be Senior Day in Steubenville, as the Franciscan seniors will be honored before the game. It will also be the regular season home finale, so come out an support the Barons for the final time this season at Trinity Health System Field. 

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