FRANKLIN – The Franklin women's lacrosse team started off the 2023 campaign with a win, besting Concordia Wisconsin on Saturday (Mar. 4) afternoon at Faught Stadium.
 
The Grizzlies (1-0) were powered by an eight-point afternoon from senior Anya Glodowski and a 17-save performance in goal from Riley Rice in victory. The Grizzles held off a late charge from the Falcons (0-1) to seal a win in the first of four straight games at Faught Stadium.
 
How it Happened
Franklin netted the game's first three goals with Glodowski, Jillian Schlieper and Lora Adkins finding the back of the net in the opening eight minutes. Franklin's defense kept the Falcons two just two goals in the opening 30 minutes and headed into the break with a 5-2 lead.
 
After two goals in the opening half, Glodowski took over in the second half and scored each of Franklin's next five goals, the last one putting the Grizzlies up 10-6 with 6:43 to play. Adkins added an insurance tally with 4:45 to go and Rice took care of the rest, allowing just one goal the rest of the way.
 
Inside the Box Score
-Glodowski's seven goal outing is a career-best and she finished with 11 of the team's 23 shots on goal.
-Victoria Simmons had a goal and a team-high three assists.
-Franklin claimed 19 ground balls on the day, led by four from Delaney McCafferty.
-Franklin won the draw control battle 15-8 with Bella Frye's six leading all players.
 
Up Next
Franklin is back at home on Wednesday (Mar. 8) evening, hosting Concordia Chicago at 5:00 p.m.