LAURINBURG, N.C. – It was a tough day for the Asbury University women's lacrosse team as they fell 20-7 at St. Andrews in AAC play on Saturday afternoon.

The Eagles fell behind after a slow first half where they trailed 14-1. SAU led 2-1 in the opening minutes and closed the half with 12 unanswered goals.

AU played much better in the second half, but it wasn't enough to create a comeback attempt.

Asbury will travel to Brenau on Tuesday for their next contest.

Key Stats
*The Eagles were held to just seven goals, marking the second fewest they have scored this season.
*Aubrey Curell, Katherine Ivey, and Abigail Peklo each scored two goals apiece to pace the Eagles' attack.
*Maddy Hoke added the Eagles' other goal for the day, while also collecting a team-high four ground balls.
*Asbury posted 20 ground balls as a team throughout the loss and won 10 draw controls.
*Curell led AU with 10 shots and four draw control victories, but the Eagles were outshot 39-27.
*Elle Crossman logged eight saves in goal.
*St. Andrews' largest lead of the day was 15 at 17-2 early in the second half.