Mount Olive, North Carolina - The No. 19 University of Mount Olive women's lacrosse team defeated Edinboro University 19-4 in non-conference action Monday night in Mount Olive, N.C. 

INSIDE THE SCORE
The Trojans got the scoring started quickly with five goals taking the lead 5-0. Edinboro was able to get one on the scoreboard, but the Trojans controlled the remainder of the first half, putting away seven more goals to take the 12-1 lead earning the running clock. One unassisted, two assisted, and four free positions completed the breakdown of the seven goals to end the first half. 

UMO came out of half time, scoring four more goals to push the lead 16-1 with 10:20 remaining in the game. Edinboro found an opening and shot one on goal but still trailed 16-2. The Fighting Scots couldn't bridge the gap in the final minutes as Mount Olive came out on top to close the game with a 19-4 win. 

MOUNT OLIVE LEADERS
The Trojans were led by Jordan Shughrue with six goals. 

EDINBORO LEADERS
The Fighting Scots were led by Hailey Dobbins with three goals.

KEY MOMENT
The key moment of the game was in the first half, with the Trojans going on a 7-1 run to take the 12-1 lead to earn the running clock the remainder of the game.

UP NEXT
Mount Olive will return to action on March 14th in Conference Carolinas action in Belmont, N.C. when UMO takes on Belmont Abbey at 3:00 P.M.