(Inside Lacrosse Photo: Ryan Hunt)
Salisbury captured the 2021 Division III women s lacrosse championship, edging NESCAC power Tufts, 14-13, on Sunday evening in Salem, Va. The win marked the Seagulls fourth NCAA title in 12 years.
Tufts Catherine Lawless led all scorers with four goals, but Salisbury s balanced offensive unit saw six different players produce a multi-goal game. Julia Talbert, Riley Hartman, Delaney Hill, Lauren Valenti and Camryn Pepper (1A) all led the way with two goals apiece.
A back-and-forth affair, Salisbury jumped out to a 4-0 lead before Tufts stormed back. The Jumbos and the Seagulls entered the half tied at 6-all, but Salisbury stormed out of the break on a 5-2 run.