NEWBERRY, S.C. – The UVA Wise lacrosse team struggled offensively and the host Newberry Wolves took advantage en route to the 19-5 win Saturday afternoon in the South Atlantic Conference Tournament Quarterfinals.

It was a close 6-3 contest after the first quarter, but the Wolves outscored the Cavs 13-2 over the remainder of the game and will advance to face top-seeded Wingate Wednesday afternoon.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Newberry 19, UVA Wise 5
Records: UVA Wise (9-8), Newberry (10-7)
Location: Newberry, S.C. | Setzler Field
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Wolves scored three quick goals in the first three minutes, including two from Heather Johnson.
- Noley Hiller got the Cavs on the board with her unassisted goal with 11:28 remaining in the quarter.
- The Wolves scored again less than a minute later and the score stood at 4-1 until Logen Davis scored with 8:47 left.
- The Wolves tacked on two goals late in the period before Hiller picked up her second goal of the game off the pass from Abby Stoffelen  with 4:05 left. Neither team would score in the remainder of the quarter.
- Newberry scored four goals in the second quarter, with the lone UVA Wise goal coming in the last second of the half as Stoffelen found the back of the net.
- Hiller completed the hat trick to kick off the third quarter, but the Cavs would not score again while the Wolves went on to claim the 19-5 victory.

GETTING WISE:
- In addition to her goal and assist, Stoffelen also won a game-high four draws.
- Issie Brown grabbed three draws and Grace Golatt had two.
- Paige Volpone and Kadyn McCarthy each caused two turnovers.
- Davis, Paige Rodgers and Olivia Toomer each had two ground balls.
 
UP NEXT
UVA Wise ends their season with the loss. They will return to action in February 2025 in the season opener.