FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. -The Emmanuel College women's lacrosse team fell 23-4 to Embry-Riddle in their season opener. This loss brings the Lions record to 0-1 overall. 

EC struggled to keep pace with a dominant Embry Riddle offense. The Eagles fired away straight out of the gate, scoring within the first minute of play and never looking back.

The Lions would finally get on the board at the 13 minute mark with a goal from Hannah Hernandez. By the end of the first half, EC trailed 17-1.

Despite being outscored in the second half, the Lions improved drastically, putting in 3 more goals while holding the Eagles to just 6. Freshman Justine Dorelas would score all three goals for the Lions in her Emmanuel Lacrosse debut.

The Lions ended the night with 4 goals on 7 shots, 10 ground balls, and 3 caused turnovers.

Next up, women's lacrosse travels to North Greenville on Friday, February 28th for their first Conference Carolinas match of the season.

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