WINCHESTER, Va. – The Shenandoah University field hockey team earned itself a bye in the upcoming ODAC Tournament with a dominating 4-1 win Saturday afternoon over the University of Lynchburg.
 
Shenandoah (14-2, 7-1 ODAC) and Lynchburg (12-6, 6-2) both came into the game as "others receiving votes" in the NFHCA Top 20 poll, but host SU controlled throughout in a 4-1 victory.
 
IN BRIEF
Lynchburg struck first, scoring on a Jackie Lerro goal four minutes in, but Shenandoah had an answer.
 
Mairead Mckibbin scored off of a Kelsey Jones assist at 9:56 before Cassidy Morrison tallied what proved to be the game-winner at 11:23.
 
Shenandoah added insurance goals by Lindsey Florio at 48:03 and Mckibbin at 52:40 to provide the final margin of victory.
 
Lauren Tyre assisted on Florio's goal.
 
Shenandoah outshot Lynchburg 14-5 and took five of the game's six penalty corners.
 
SU Hornets goalkeeper Katie Garman made one save in earning the victory.
 
UP NEXT
Shenandoah is the No. 2 seed at the upcoming six-team ODAC Tournament and will face the winner of the No. 3 Lynchburg versus No. 6 Bridgewater contest on Thursday in the semi-finals. This game will be played on the Sprint Field at Shentel Stadium turf.
 
The championship is set for Saturday at the highest-remaining seed in the tournament.
 
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