Avenging Angels Lacrosse Open 2026 Season with USA South Win

The Meredith College lacrosse team opened the 2026 season in dominant fashion on February 17, defeating Greensboro College 24-1 in a USA South Conference match-up. The Avenging Angels are 1-0 overall and 1-0 in league play following their season and home opener.

Game Highlights
Meredith wasted no time setting the tone, erupting for 13 first-quarter goals to take full control early. The Avenging Angels added five more in the second quarter to carry an 18-0 lead into halftime.

The offensive pressure continued in the second half, with Meredith scoring twice in the third and four more in the fourth to seal the 24-1 victory.

Meredith outshot Greensboro 37-0, including a 28-0 advantage in shots on goal, and held the Pride without a single shot attempt in the contest. The Angels also dominated draw controls, 21-6, and held a 7-2 edge in ground balls. Meredith was efficient in transition, going 4-for-4 on clears, and capitalized on free-position opportunities, finishing 2-for-2.

Key Performances
A balanced offensive attack powered the Angels, with 10 different players finding the back of the net.

• Kenzie Todd led the way with five goals and one assist.
• Reese Walker recorded a seven-point performance with three goals and four assists.
• Bailey Swails, Lily Westbrook, and Logan Campbell each added three goals.
• Paige Mathews and Mia Frick scored two goals apiece.
• Bevyn Nunnally, Gia Purcell, and Madison Dean each contributed a goal.

Westbrook converted two free-position attempts, while Todd and Mathews each added man-up goals. Dean was strong in draw control with seven, and Swails and Frick added five apiece.

Defensively, Meredith forced 24 Greensboro turnovers and did not allow a single shot on goal. Goalkeeper Delaney Posehn earned the win, allowing just one goal in 60 minutes of play.

Final Notes
The win marks a strong start in USA South Conference play for Meredith, setting the tone for the 2026 campaign.

In January, Meredith’s lacrosse team was selected as  No. 1 in the USA South Conference Preseason Coaches Poll heading into the 2026 season, earning top recognition from the league’s coaches. The Avenging Angels’ preseason ranking reflects the program’s continued success and consistency within the conference. Meredith enters the season as the defending conference champions and looks to build on its long-standing tradition of excellence.

Story adapted from GoAvengingAngels.com. Visit the site for more Meredith athletics news.