HARTSVILLE, S.C. - The Coker women's lacrosse team dropped its South Atlantic Conference match against Wingate on Saturday (Mar. 12) by a 21-7 scoreline.

The Cobras got off to a sluggish start, as they trailed 13-3 at the halftime break. Meagan Gallagher, Annabelle Chuilli, and birthday girl Bailey Johnson all found the back of the net to account for the Cobra goals in the first half. Coker continued to battle in the second half, as Gallagher tallied three more goals in the second stanza. All three of her goals in the second half were assisted by fellow senior Hannah Shuren. Mackenzie Stroup also added a goal for the Cobras in the losing effort. 

Gallagher's four goals led the offensive effort for Coker. Shuren totaled four helpers on the afternoon, as she and Gallagher were able to find each other throughout the game. Junior goalkeeper Abby Kellner was big in goal, as she tied the school record for saves in a game with 21. Kellner also eclipsed the 200 career save mark during Saturday's game. 

The Cobras return to action Wednesday (Mar. 16), when they travel to take on South Atlantic Conference foe Newberry College. First draw is scheduled for 4 pm, with live video and statistics available at www.cokercobras.com.