DURANGO, Colo. – April 24, 2016 – Thanks to a four goal performance by senior Sara McMahon, the Fort Lewis College women's lacrosse team clinched a berth to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference championship tournament after defeating Colorado State University-Pueblo, 15-8, Sunday afternoon at Ray Dennison Memorial Field.
 
The win improves the Skyhawks to 7-5 overall and 3-3 in league games.  CSU-Pueblo is 8-7 overall and 3-3 in the RMAC. 
 
Leading 3-2 halfway through the first half, the Skyhawks scored seven straight goals and headed into halftime with a 10-3 lead.  Both teams found the back of the net five times in the second half, with FLC outshooting the Pack, 12-7.
 
McMahon finished the game with five points on four goals and an assist.  Seven different Skyhawks scored a goal on Sunday.  Jam Vertner, Ryann Pierce, Ellie Carpenter, Brooke Galle and Taylor Cabrera each scored two goals.  Vertner added three assists to match McMahon for a game high five points.
 
Goalie Alyssa Spencer made seven saves and picked up a team high four ground balls.  Carpenter led both teams with six draw controls and Katlyne Duffey notched a team high three caused turnovers.
 
FLC will play their final game of the regular season on Friday at home against ASU.  Game time is set for 3 p.m.