ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – The Franklin women's lacrosse team opened the 2024 campaign on Saturday (Mar. 2) afternoon, taking on Augustana College in the team's season opener.
 
The Grizzlies (0-1) dropped their opener, as the Vikings (1-1) jumped out to an early lead and pulled away in the fourth quarter to win 19-8.
 
Augie opened the game on a 5-1 win before Franklin rallied to get back within two at 7-5 early in the second quarter. But it was as close as the Griz would get the rest of the afternoon and the Vikings closed out the game by taking the final period 6-1 to stretch the lead to double figures.
 
Inside the Box Score
-Jillian Schlieper led the Grizzlies with four goals while Bella Frye chipped in with three and Sydney Briggs scored once.
-Mia Turnbaugh had two assists and Monica Velazquez-Cortes picked up the first point of her career with an assist.
-Freshman Jamie Schlieper made the start in goal, stopping 17 shots in her first career game.
-Jillian Schlieper led the team with four draw controls and three ground balls
 
Up Next
The Grizzlies open up their home schedule on Wednesday (Mar. 6) night, hosting Saint Mary at 6:00 p.m.