No. 14 Grace Scores Seven In Opener
February 15, 2021 at 11:31 p.m.
No. 14 Grace Scores Seven In Opener
By Josh Neuhart-
The NAIA No. 14-ranked Lady Lancers (11-4-1) played inside a dome on Friday, the team’s first match since the NCCAA national championship match on Nov. 21.
Grace will play several matches this spring in order to prepare for a hopeful at-large invitation to the NAIA National Championships.
Sacia Hanson was dangerous, producing two goals and two assists. JJ Aalbue and Madison Tuma also had a goal and an assist apiece.
The first goal of the match was scored 18 minutes after kickoff. Hanson found Tuma, who scored from outside the penalty box for a 1-0 lead.
Hanson, who was heavily involved in the game’s scoring, doubled Grace’s lead with a goal seven minutes later. Victoria Lucido earned the assist.
Tuma nearly scored again late in the half, but her shot was saved. The rebound fell to Erin Crew, who scored with six minutes to go in the half.
Grace went into halftime with a commanding 3-0 lead. The Lady Lancers took 13 of the 16 shot attempts in the period.
Two minutes into the second half, Grace scored again. Hanson crossed the ball into the box, and Alexis Larimore scored.
Hanson then added her second goal 10 minutes later thanks to an assist by Aalbue.
Lourdes managed to get on the scoreboard after that, but Grace ended the scoring with two more unassisted goals.
Grace’s sixth goal came from Aalbue, and the seventh and final tally was a strike by Taylor Binkerd.
For the game, Grace finished with a 20-8 advantage in shot attempts. The team also had a 5-2 edge in corner kicks.
Hanson tried five shots with four shots on goal, Aalbue had four shots, and Tuma tried three shots.
The Lady Lancers’ next scheduled match is Feb. 20 against Madonna. The game is scheduled to be played in Westfield, Ind.
Lancers make quick work of Red Wolves
ZIONSVILLE, Ind. - Grace’s men’s tennis team routed IU East, winning 5-1 on Friday.
The Lancers (13-4) won the indoor match, held at Pearson Automotive Tennis Club in Zionsville, Ind. Grace is currently ranked No. 20 in the NAIA.
In doubles’ play, Pavle Popovic and Facundo Paredes won at No. 1 doubles (6-1), and Max Rozas and Fabricio Galvan won at No. 2 (6-2).
Rozas blew by his opponent at No. 1 singles (6-1, 6-2), and Galvan was equally swift at No. 4 (6-2, 6-2).
David Sandi won 6-0, 6-3 at No. 2 singles, and Paredes earned a 6-2, 7-5 victory at No. 3 singles.
The Lancers are on the road Wednesday with a match against Holy Cross in South Bend, Ind.
The NAIA No. 14-ranked Lady Lancers (11-4-1) played inside a dome on Friday, the team’s first match since the NCCAA national championship match on Nov. 21.
Grace will play several matches this spring in order to prepare for a hopeful at-large invitation to the NAIA National Championships.
Sacia Hanson was dangerous, producing two goals and two assists. JJ Aalbue and Madison Tuma also had a goal and an assist apiece.
The first goal of the match was scored 18 minutes after kickoff. Hanson found Tuma, who scored from outside the penalty box for a 1-0 lead.
Hanson, who was heavily involved in the game’s scoring, doubled Grace’s lead with a goal seven minutes later. Victoria Lucido earned the assist.
Tuma nearly scored again late in the half, but her shot was saved. The rebound fell to Erin Crew, who scored with six minutes to go in the half.
Grace went into halftime with a commanding 3-0 lead. The Lady Lancers took 13 of the 16 shot attempts in the period.
Two minutes into the second half, Grace scored again. Hanson crossed the ball into the box, and Alexis Larimore scored.
Hanson then added her second goal 10 minutes later thanks to an assist by Aalbue.
Lourdes managed to get on the scoreboard after that, but Grace ended the scoring with two more unassisted goals.
Grace’s sixth goal came from Aalbue, and the seventh and final tally was a strike by Taylor Binkerd.
For the game, Grace finished with a 20-8 advantage in shot attempts. The team also had a 5-2 edge in corner kicks.
Hanson tried five shots with four shots on goal, Aalbue had four shots, and Tuma tried three shots.
The Lady Lancers’ next scheduled match is Feb. 20 against Madonna. The game is scheduled to be played in Westfield, Ind.
Lancers make quick work of Red Wolves
ZIONSVILLE, Ind. - Grace’s men’s tennis team routed IU East, winning 5-1 on Friday.
The Lancers (13-4) won the indoor match, held at Pearson Automotive Tennis Club in Zionsville, Ind. Grace is currently ranked No. 20 in the NAIA.
In doubles’ play, Pavle Popovic and Facundo Paredes won at No. 1 doubles (6-1), and Max Rozas and Fabricio Galvan won at No. 2 (6-2).
Rozas blew by his opponent at No. 1 singles (6-1, 6-2), and Galvan was equally swift at No. 4 (6-2, 6-2).
David Sandi won 6-0, 6-3 at No. 2 singles, and Paredes earned a 6-2, 7-5 victory at No. 3 singles.
The Lancers are on the road Wednesday with a match against Holy Cross in South Bend, Ind.
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