HUNTSVILLE | The University of Alabama in Huntsville women's lacrosse team opened the 2019 home slate with a 13-12 victory over visiting Young Harris on Saturday afternoon at Charger Park in a Gulf South Conference matchup. UAH improves to 5-0 (3-0 GSC), while YHC slips to 2-2 (1-1 GSC).
 
Turning Point
- UAH outscored Young Harris 6-1 in the final 24 minutes to turn the tables and win the home-opener by a final score of 13-12 on Saturday.
 
Inside the Box Score
- Sophomores Sophia Fiorino and Savanna Robbins paced the Chargers offense with three goals apiece, headlining a total of six multi-point performances by UAH.
- Abbey O'Brien and Julianna Chesna each scored two goals in the game, with O'Brien scoring both the game-tying and game-winning goal.
- Nicole Federovitch posted a team-high two assists, while Natalie Pachinger is the lone Charger with one goal and one assist.
- Caroline McAnally and Pachinger tied for the team lead in ground balls with seven each, while Pachinger also paced the squad with six caused turnovers and four draw controls.
- Federovitch and McAnally finished second to Pachinger with two caused turnovers apiece, as UAH totaled 13 in the win.
- UAH held the edge in shots on goal (26-24) and ground balls (36).
- The Chargers went 22-for-26 on clear attempts.
 
Inside the Flow
- UAH took an early lead with two goals by Robbins in the opening two minutes to put the hosts ahead 2-0.
- The Mountain Lions went on to outscore the Chargers 9-5 in the last 25 minutes of the half for an 8-7 lead.
- Young Harris sent in the first two goals of the second half to push its lead to 11-7, but UAH responded by outscoring YHC 6-1 in the final 24 minutes for the 13-12 win.
 
Noteworthy
- This was UAH first program victory at home over Young Harris.
- UAH has matched its best start in program history with five wins to start the season, which was also accomplished in 2017.
- The Chargers have caused 12 or more turnovers in three straight games.
 
Next Time Out
- UAH returns to action on Monday at 6 p.m. when Findlay visits for a nonconference meeting.