Strong Fourth Quarter Propels Furman Past Winthrop, 16-13 in Lacrosse

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ROCK HILL, S.C. – Three different Paladins netted hat tricks on Saturday afternoon as the Furman women’s lacrosse team picked up a 16-13 Big South Conference victory over the Winthrop Eagles at Eagle Field.

Paladins prevail in Rock Hill 💪@FUWLax closes on a 5-2 fourth-quarter surge to secure the road win at Winthrop!#BigSouthLax pic.twitter.com/mdC1xSz9pO

— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) April 18, 2026

Furman improves to 8-8 overall and 4-3 in the Big South. The loss drops Winthrop to 6-9 on the season and 1-6 in conference play.

DINS WIN! pic.twitter.com/BN85iMB4TX

— Furman Women's Lacrosse (@FUWlax) April 18, 2026

Reynolds Hester and Lily Toole both registered four points to lead the Paladin offense. Toole scored a team high four goals and Hester contributed three goals and an assist. Marin Hodor tied her career best of three goals. Lilly Dyer and Charlotte Kent both picked up three ground balls while Grace Gibson and Rachel Sbei both caused two turnovers. Cate Noone (5) and Skylar Hilmer (4) combined for nine draws. Goalie Sailor Henderson came off the bench to earn her first win of the season after finishing with five saves and two ground balls.

Reynolds Hester puts Furman up by three!

Furman – 16
Winthrop – 13

4Q | 1:59 pic.twitter.com/TOBXqGwi2C

— Furman Women's Lacrosse (@FUWlax) April 18, 2026

Tori Iannotti registered a game high seven points for the Eagles on five goals and two assists. Iris Leavitt and Mollie Calabrese both collected three points. In goal, Mikaylah Lindsay posted 10 saves, one ground ball, and one caused turnover.

Marin Hodor collects her second career hat trick!

Furman – 15
Winthrop – 13

4Q | 5:40 pic.twitter.com/MDCJqA6xUy

— Furman Women's Lacrosse (@FUWlax) April 18, 2026

Furman scored 10 of its 16 goals in the second half and outscored Winthrop, 5-2, in the fourth quarter highlighted by two goals from Hodor. Toole gave the Paladins a 5-2 lead at the 6:24 mark of the first quarter before the Eagles used a 5-1 run to hold a 7-6 advantage at halftime.

Lily Toole scores from Rachel Sbei!

Furman – 14
Winthrop – 13

4Q | 6:20 pic.twitter.com/754oUXnv70

— Furman Women's Lacrosse (@FUWlax) April 18, 2026

Furman trailed by two goals twice throughout the third quarter with the last coming at 10-8 with 6:52 remaining. The Paladins ended on a 3-1 run to head into the fourth quarter tied at 11-11. The teams traded the first four goals of the fourth period with Winthrop evening the score at 13-13 at the 8:26 mark.

Allie Kandel on the board for the first time in the contest!

Furman – 13
Winthrop – 12

4Q | 9:26 pic.twitter.com/Cwo02IYYQP

— Furman Women's Lacrosse (@FUWlax) April 18, 2026

Furman closed out the contest scoring the final three goals to secure the 16-13 victory. The Paladins netted two goals within a minute after Hodor’s third of the game made the score 15-13. Hester sealed the win following her goal with 1:59 to go in regulation.

All tied up heading into the final 15 minutes.

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— Furman Women's Lacrosse (@FUWlax) April 18, 2026

Furman held a 35-31 advantage in shots, 18-11 in ground balls, and 10-5 in caused turnovers. The Paladins also recorded 16 draws and forced the Eagles into 15 turnovers.

Marin Hodor gives Furman the lead!

Furman – 11
Winthrop – 10

3Q | 3:25 pic.twitter.com/NAfPCoZeC4

— Furman Women's Lacrosse (@FUWlax) April 18, 2026

Furman concludes the regular season next Saturday, April 25, traveling to Boiling Springs, N.C., to face Gardner-Webb at 1 p.m. Fans can follow the action on www.furmanpaladins.com via live stats. Updates will be posted on the Furman women’s lacrosse Twitter page (@FUWlax).

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