INDIANA, Pa. — The Indiana University of Pennsylvania women's lacrosse team used a dominant first half to power past Daemen University, 19-10, Wednesday afternoon at Miller Stadium.
The Crimson Hawks set the tone early, scoring in the opening minutes and building steady momentum throughout the first quarter. IUP erupted for 12 first-half goals to take firm control into the break and never allowed the Wildcats to mount a serious comeback.
IUP's offense was balanced and efficient, generating consistent scoring opportunities off the draw and in transition. Multiple players recorded multi-goal performances as the Crimson Hawks kept pressure on Daemen's defense for all four quarters.
The Crimson Hawks controlled possession throughout the contest, finishing with a decisive edge in shots while also capitalizing on draw controls to limit Daemen's chances. The defense forced key stops and cleared efficiently to spark additional scoring runs.
Daemen found offensive stretches in the second half, but IUP responded each time to maintain a comfortable margin down the stretch.
With the victory, the Crimson Hawks continue to build momentum as they move deeper into the nonconference portion of their schedule.