DANVILLE, Va. - The SU women's lacrosse team set a new school record for goals in a game Saturday afternoon in a 29-2 USA South romp over host Averett.

Shenandoah (4-3 overall, 2-1 USA South) led 18-1 at the half behind five goals from freshman Melissa Bryant (Wilmington, Del./Tatnall) and four by classmate Kelly Matagiese (Cape May, N.J./Lower Cape May).

Averett (0-10, 0-2) was held to just six shots in the game and watch the Hornets tally seven times in the first 10:31 of the game. The Cougars scored their goals at the 20:13 mark of the first and the 21:12 mark of the second.

In addition to Bryant's six goals and Matagiese five, Heather Lethbridge (Belvidere, N.J./Belvidere) added four and Sharon Sparwasser (Baltimore, Md./Kenwood) three.

Freshman Becky Smith (Ashburn, Va./Broad Run) tied a school record with five assists. She also scored twice to give her seven points on the day.

The 29 goals scored breaks the record of 24 set in win over Mary Baldwin in 1996. Smith ties Shelby Berkheimer's assist record set in a victory over Greensboro in 1999.

A complete box score and play by play can be found at http://www.su.edu/athletics/wlax/2004/032704.htm

Shenandoah up next on Thursday at Marymount University. The match is scheduled for a 4:00 start.