Elkins, WV —Davis & Elkins College delivered a blistering offensive showcase, dropping West Virginia Wesleyan 30–6 in a Mountain East Conference women's lacrosse matchup, Sunday.
The offensive barrage was led by a spectacular dual performance from
Ari Hinton and
Rylee Anderson, who combined for
21 goals and
3 assists. Hinton tallied
11 goals with 1 assist, and on free-position shots, she went 3-for-4. Anderson was nearly as unstoppable, notching
10 goals and 2 assists, frequently burning defenders in isolation and on fast breaks.
Ke'ya Stevens also played a pivotal role, adding
5 goals and an assist. Seven different players scored for D&E, as the team turned 61 total shots into 30 goals—showcasing depth, movement, and ruthless efficiency.
Midfielder
Zoe Mackey was everywhere, collecting 9 ground balls and adding an assist while also dominating draw controls (part of the team's 22–17 edge).
For Wesleyan,
Nyah Elmer was a lone bright light. The midfielder scored a hat trick and added 8 draw controls, constantly battling through pressure. Freshman
Ashlyn LaPlante chipped in with two goals, and
Sydney Pierre Louis added a single tally on a free-position opportunity.
Goalkeepers
Ella Gomez and
Tatiyana Blacknall faced a shooting gallery, combining for 12 saves on 42 shots on goal. The Bobcats struggled to maintain possession and convert offensive chances, recording just 10 shots on target.
Despite the scoreline, the game wasn't short on physicality. A total of
17 cards were issued across both squads, with multiple man-up goals punctuating the action. Davis & Elkins capitalized, scoring several times while up a player.
Quick Stats:
- Shots: 61 to WVWC's 18
- Ground Balls: 57 to 23
- Turnovers: Only 12 compared to the Bobcats' 24
- Clears: 20-of-21 successful clears
