MONTREAT, N.C. – The Asbury University women's lacrosse team won its first postseason game in program history on Thursday afternoon as the Eagles were victorious over Truett McConnell University 19-11 in the Appalachian Athletic Conference Tournament Quarterfinals.

Asbury improves to 6-7 on the year, matching a program-best in win totals. AU advances on to the AAC Tournament semifinals on Friday afternoon at 1 PM against top seed Reinhardt.

Quotable
"We knew this was a team that we would need to play the full 60 game minutes for," said Head Coach Nicki Stewart. "That was our team quote for this year-full 60 minutes. These young women have stood on the shoulders of players who have built this program up over the past seven years and have continued to push it further. I am so proud of them and so glad to be headed on to round two!"  

Highlights
*Asbury got off to a good start on Thursday with a 4-3 lead midway through the opening half. TMU would respond with five unanswered goals and led 8-4 right before halftime.
*The Eagles would get a goal in the final minute of the half from Ashley Byrd off an assist from Aubrey Curell to cut the deficit down to 8-5 at the break.
*AU dominated the game in the second half as they outscored Truett 14-3.
*Trailing 10-6 early in the second, the Eagles turned things around quickly with six unanswered goals, including three from Curell.
*TMU closed the lead back down to one at 12-11 with 15 minutes remaining, but AU would end the contest on a 7-0 run to win the game decisively.

Key Stats
*Aubrey Curell notched a team-best seven goals with six draw controls and two assists. The senior fired off 11 shots with eight landing on goal.
*Ashley Byrd posted five goals and dished out two assists on six shot attempts.
*Freshman Hannah Biegert scored three goals, while Grace Tatro added two.
*Maddy Hoke and Jade Franchino each chipped in with one goal apiece.
*Elle Crossman picked up the win at goalie and tabbed 12 saves.
*AU outshot TMU 40-34 and won the draw control margin 16-12.
*The Eagles collected 19 ground balls as Sophia Carmody scooped up a team-best four in the win.
*Asbury scored five goals on free position shot attempts.

Next Up
AU is back in action tomorrow at 1 PM against Reinhardt in the AAC Tournament semifinals.