HUNTSVILLE | The University of Alabama in Huntsville women's lacrosse team topped Missouri Western at Charger Park on a blustery Friday afternoon by a score of 17-15. UAH improves to 4-7, while MWSU slides to 5-4.
 
After trailing the Griffons by two after the first quarter, the Chargers outscored the visitors 15-11 in the ensuing three frames to earn the 17-15 win on Friday.
 
UAH's offense was guided by Chloe Wood and Sara Cole as both put up a team-high four goals on Friday. Wood additionally led the squad with three draw controls, while also contributing three ground balls and one caused turnover.
 
Cameron Crews had a strong defensive performance on Friday with a team-high four caused turnovers, with UAH posting 14 caused turnovers as a team. Crews now has four caused turnovers in a game twice this season.
 
Riley Kirby helped the overall effort with a roster-best four ground balls, and she's now registered four or more ground balls twice in 2023.
 
Shaina Doser and Tori Ryan split the full time in goal for the Chargers, as the pair combined for three saves against the Griffons.
 
UAH looks ahead to the start of Gulf South Conference play for the 2023 season on Sunday with a visit from Lander. First draw set for 12 p.m.