HUNTINGDON, Ala. - In a thrilling, high-scoring contest that came down to the final minutes, the Spalding University women's lacrosse team edged out Huntingdon College 12–11 on Saturday night. Spalding's balanced offensive attack and late-game resilience fueled their narrow victory over the Huntingdon Hawks.

GAME RECAP
Spalding struck first, with Grace Mitchell sneaking in a goal just moments after Huntingdon jumped out ahead. Mahalia Dominguez and Taylor Young then helped the Golden Eagles build an early lead, giving Spalding a 4–2 advantage after the first quarter. Huntingdon responded in the second, closing the gap and tightening the contest heading into halftime.

The third quarter featured a back-and-forth battle, with Kate Hudson of Huntingdon scoring multiple goals to pull her team even. However, Spalding kept pace, buoyed by another score from Dominguez to stay competitive heading into the final frame.

The fourth quarter was an offensive showcase as both teams traded goals in a tense battle for control. With the score tied late in regulation, Spalding's offense managed to push ahead. A clutch goal by Harleigh Beumer in the extra period sealed the win for the Golden Eagles.

Top Performers:

• Mahalia Dominguez (Spalding): Led all scorers with 5 goals, providing a constant threat to Huntingdon's defense.
• Grace Mitchell (Spalding): Added 3 goals and key assists, instrumental in building and regaining control throughout the game.
• Kate Hudson (Huntingdon): Tallied 4 goals for the Hawks, keeping her team within striking distance throughout.
• Spalding improved to 1–0 on the season, while Huntingdon fell to 1–3 following the close loss.