Sun Devil Lacrosse Dominates Lindenwood for First Win of the Season
The Sun Devil Lacrosse team found their stride in a commanding 23-9 victory over Lindenwood, marking their first win of the season. The offensive onslaught was spearheaded by senior attacker Jordyn Behar, a USA Lacrosse Preseason All-American, who tallied a season-high eight points with three goals and five assists at the Sun Devil Lacrosse Stadium.
After Lindenwood struck first, the Sun Devils responded with a flurry of goals, scoring eight of the next ten and never relinquishing control. Behar led the charge, with attackers Lydia Oldknow, Teagan Ng, and Addie Shevitz each securing hat tricks.
Arizona State's defense was equally impressive, with all three goalies contributing to a combined 10 saves. The Sun Devils also dominated the draw, securing a season-high 18 draw controls compared to Lindenwood's 15.
Game Breakdown
Lindenwood opened the scoring early, but ASU quickly countered with goals from Teagan Ng and Lydia Oldknow, taking a 2-1 lead. The Lions managed to tie it, but the Sun Devils surged ahead, ending the first quarter with a 4-3 advantage.
The second quarter saw ASU extend their lead with three unanswered goals from Kendal Morris, Jordyn Behar, and Alyssa Nichols. Ng's man-up goal pushed the lead to 8-3. Although Lindenwood fought back, ASU maintained their momentum, closing the half with a 12-6 lead after goals from Oldknow and Behar.
In the third quarter, despite a goalie switch by Lindenwood, ASU continued to press, with Nichols and Teagan Lowery (scoring her first collegiate goal) adding to the tally. Shevitz and Ng further extended the lead, ending the quarter at 19-8.
The final quarter saw Sara Flobeck make her season debut, and the Sun Devils continued their scoring spree. Addy Westerberg, Ava Whitt, and Kara Harris all found the net, with Shevitz capping the game at 23-9.
Sun Devil Highlights
- Sophomore midfielder Alyssa Nichols achieved a career-high with two goals.
- The 23-goal performance was the first time ASU hit 20+ goals since April 2025.
- The team recorded season highs in several categories: goals (23), shots (34), free position goals (7), and ground balls (16).
- All 10 freshmen saw game time, with Harris, Livingston, and Lowery scoring their first career goals.
- Junior midfielder Anna Viglione surpassed 300 career draw controls, now at 303.
- Lydia Oldknow extended her point-scoring streak to 41 games, with goals in 40 of those.
- Teagan Ng's four-goal performance pushed her goal-scoring streak to 23 games. She is now just 10 goals away from tying the program’s all-time record held by Kerri Clayton (146).
The Sun Devils showcased their potential in this dominant win, setting a high bar for the rest of the season. With a mix of experienced leaders and promising newcomers, the team looks poised to make a significant impact moving forward.