After three losses over spring break, the Saint Mary’s lacrosse team fell to Aurora University 14-5.
On a stormy day with multiple weather delays, the two teams started the first quarter with sophomore attacker Rachel Speckhard scoring the first goal, putting the Belles up 1-0. Aurora responded with a goal of their own before senior midfielder Valentina Rubio converted a free position shot to keep the Belles ahead 2-1. Three unanswered goals from Aurora gave them the 4-2 lead before Rubio found the net again to make the score 4-3.
The Spartans started strong in the second quarter, as they began with a 5-0 run. With Saint Mary’s unable to score, Aurora maintained their 9-3 lead through halftime. In a low-scoring third quarter, Aurora scored the first two goals to extend their lead to 11-3 before sophomore attacker Lana Skibins' first goal of the day stopped the Spartan run and made it 11-4. In the final quarter, Aurora kept their offensive momentum going with three more goals, bringing the score to 14-4. Speckhard earned the Belles some consolation with her second goal of the game, making the final score 14-5.
Speckhard and Rubio led the team on offense with a pair of goals apiece. The Belles now fall to 1-4 on the season as they prepare to face off against Anderson University on March 22 at 3:30 p.m.
