MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - The Newberry College Wolves women's lacrosse team (8-2, 3-1 SAC) suffered their second setback of the season on the road in a 22-7 nonconference loss to Mount Olive on Wednesday.

Chloe Wood (Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada) got the Wolves on the board quickly after taking the opening draw control and finding the back of the net just over thirty seconds into the game. However, the Trojans were able to then settle in and score seven unanswered goals. The Wolves were able to take advantage of a Mount Olive turnover as MacKenzie Watson sprinted down the field to score while down a player, but the Trojans answered back to take an 8-2 lead into the second quarter. 

Mount Olive continued their attack in the second period, but Wood would not be denied as she took the draw control and sprinted to the offensive zone for her second of the day. Cassell Richardson (Forest, Va.) was also able to find the back of the net off of a nice feed from Marissa Plumer (Chester, Md.), and Heather Johnston (Merritt Island, Fla.) followed that up by converting on a free-position shot to cut into the Trojans' lead toward the end of the half. 

Watson and Richardson were each able to find the back of the net in the second half, but the Trojans were able to hold on to their momentum from the first half, handing the Wolves their second loss of the season.

Despite the loss, Wood, Watson, and Richardson finished the day with two goals each, and Plumer was able to pick up a pair of assists. Robin Hall (Rockledge, Fla.) also had a solid outing defensively, causing three turnovers while securing a pair of ground balls. In goal, Nicole Harker (Naples, Fla.) was able to pick up eight saves on the day while securing three ground balls in just under 40 minutes of action between the posts. 

The Wolves will look to bounce back on Wednesday, March 30 when they travel to take on South Atlantic Conference rival, Lenoir-Rhyne with the first draw scheduled for 4 p.m.