TEMPE – Sun Devil Lacrosse (7-2) downed Furman (5-2) 18-11 on Saturday afternoon behind career days for attackers Lydia Oldknow and Jordyn Behar, who tallied a career-high six goals and six assists, respectively. Saturday marked the team’s fifth straight home win, tying a program record for their best home start, 5-0, dating back to 2021.
ASU led for the entire 60 minutes after scoring nine of the first 12 goals. Sophomore midfielder Anna Viglione, who leads the NCAA in draw controls, provided opportunities for the Sun Devils all game, recording a career-high 16 draw controls. Saturday marked ASU’s fourth game with 20+ draw controls in their last five contests.
How it Happened
The first quarter was the highest-scoring frame of the game. Each team traded goals to open the game, but ASU settled down and let Lydia Oldknow get hot. Her three early goals fueled a four-goal run, and ASU led 8-3 after one. Teagan Ng’s first goal of the game came in the first and marked her 100th career point.
In the second quarter, both teams combined for only seven goals, with ASU netting five in the quarter. ASU scored the last three goals to end the quarter to give them a comfortable 13-5 lead at the half.
Despite only scoring one goal in the third quarter, ASU put on a defensive clinic. Goalkeeper Katie Vahleallowed just one goal in the third quarter and needed just three saves to do so. Only four shots on goal were allowed to the Paladins in the frame.
Each ASU backup goalie saw time in net in the fourth quarter, in which Furman scored their most goals in a quarter all game after netting five. The deficit proved to be too much for the Paladins, as the Sun Devils cruised by with an 18-11 win at home, good for their fifth straight home win this season.
Sun Devil Notables:
ASU’s five games over .500 is the first time since 2021 that the team has reached this mark.
Every member on ASU’s roster made an appearance in the game today.
The Sun Devils did not have seven wins in 2024 until April 6.
Junior attacker Lydia Oldknow extended her point-scoring streak to 28 games, dating back to the 2024 season opener, after scoring six goals in today’s contest.
NCAA’s assist leader Jordyn Behar tied her career high with six assists in today’s contest and has 36 on the season. Her 36 assists is the third most in a single season in program history
With three goals against the Paladins, junior attacker Teagan Ng reached the 100 mark in her career. She is the eighth Sun Devil all-time to reach this feat.
Senior goalkeeper Katie Vahle is 11 saves away from tying the all-time program record after recording five against Furman.
Up Next
The Sun Devils will be heading to Houston, Texas for a neutral-site matchup against Dartmouth on Friday, March 21. First draw is scheduled for 10 a.m. AZT.
Press Release courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics – Claudia Schwartz
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