INDIANPOLIS, IND. – The Grand Valley State women's lacrosse team was down in Indianpolis for their third game of the season, taking on UIndy. After a close first half, the third-ranked Greyhounds used a big third quarter to gain some breathing room, holding on for a 16-12 victory. The Lakers fall to 0-3 to begin the season.
 
UIndy jumped out to a 5-1 lead after the first quarter, eventually extending it out to 6-1 early in the second quarter. Grand Valley State would respond with a 6-2 run to end the second quarter, making the score 8-7 at the half.
 
The Greyhounds began the third quarter with four straight goals, pushing their lead up to five. Indira Marker got one back before the end of the period, but the Lakers still trailed 12-8 after three quarters. GVSU would get no closer than four the rest of the way, with their late three goal run coming up short.
 
Indira Marker tallied the first hat trick of her Laker career to lead the offense. Eliana LaMange, Delaney Smith, and Ella Boose all scored twice for GVSU. Tallying one goal apiece were Ainsley Shilling, Kendra Swope, and Jillian Bingman. Gracie Bancroft dished out two assists, with Boose, Swope, Tali Baldzicki, and Leah Leonard each having one.
 
Maggie O'Neill came into the game in relief for her first collegiate appearance in the cage. The freshman totaled five saves and two groundballs in her 41 minutes. Kylie Waeghe caused three turnovers and Quinn McElroy caused two. Karleigh Rothe picked up a team-high four groundballs, with Waeghe and McElroy each having three. Jill Dennison led the team with five draw controls.
 
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The Lakers will take on fourth-ranked Maryville on Sunday afternoon. The game is scheduled for 1:00 eastern time.