Clemson, SC – Stetson lacrosse was defeated by #18 Clemson 26-6 on Sunday afternoon.

The Tigers opened the scoring in the first quarter, but Kaite Kornacki quickly answered for the Hatters, tying the game at 1. Clemson regained the lead, but Charlotte Castiglione and Kornacki scored back-to-back goals to give Stetson a 3-2 advantage. The Tigers responded with two goals, and Anya Lucia Phillips tied the game at 4.

The Hatters were held scoreless for the remainder of the first quarter and through the second. Kornacki completed her hat trick in the third quarter, but Stetson trailed 17-5. Miya Scanlan added a goal to make it 20-6, and the Hatters ultimately fell 26-6.

Stetson will have a two-week break before hosting St. Bonaventure on Friday, February 28, at 6:00 p.m.