RIVER FOREST, Ill. – The Edgewood College Women's Lacrosse team fell to Concordia Chicago 13-3 on Saturday. In the NACC battle, Samantha Velander scored three times for the Eagles.

HOW IT HAPPENED
- Concordia Chicago (7-5, 5-0 NACC) scored the first five goals of the game, taking a 5-0 lead after the first period. Edgewood College (6-8, 3-2 NACC) responded out of the gate in the second period, as Velander scored back-to-back goals, 36 seconds apart.

- The Eagles would score once more, as Velander notched her third unassisted goal of the day with 4:11 left in the third period. The Cougars would score six goals in the fourth period to solidify the win.

- Concordia Chicago outshot Edgewood College 38-11 on Saturday. Both the Eagles and Cougars finished the game equal on draw controls, at 10 apiece.

- Mackenzie Fruit collected a career-high seven draw controls, while adding two ground balls. Elyssa Pope and Velander each notched two caused turnovers. Alexis Vogt collected 10 saves in goal for the Eagles, and picked up six ground balls.

BEHIND THE BOX SCORE
- Following Saturday action around the NACC, Eagles have clinched their first NACC tournament berth in program history.

UP NEXT
- Edgewood College will host UW-La Crosse on Wednesday for a non-conference contest. Action from Edgewood College Field at Reddan Park is set for 5:00 p.m.