RALEIGH, NC | Meredith Lacrosse captured the 2025 USA South Regular Season Title with their 25-3 victory over Brevard on Friday afternoon. The accolades didn't stop there. Reese Walker set a new program record for career assists. She had nine assists in the game, bringing her to 189 total assists. Her nine assists were two shy of tying the NCAA DIII single game record. Walker passed her previous mark of eight assists in a game.

The Avenging Angels took care of business against a strong Brevard team. Meredith scored 11 goals in the first quarter and cruised to the 25-3 win.

QUOTING HEAD COACH LAUREN SCOTT:
"Today was another great team win. Everyone is excited for Reese's accomplishments, but Reese would be the first to tell you that she couldn't do it without her teammates. Although we are excited to be regular season champions, we are more excited for the postseason and to take home the trophy that means the most to us!"

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• Reese wasted no time setting the new program record in assists. Coming into the game, she needed one to break it. Reese found Bailey Swails for the games' first goal. She went on to extend the record to 189 and counting.
• Meredith went on a scoring frenzy, finding the back of the net eleven times in the opening frame.
• Lauryn Turner scored early in the second quarter to complete her hat trick. Later in the frame, Kenzie Todd scored back-to-back goals to put Meredith up 15-0.
• The Tornados continued to fight on both ends and broke through late in the second quarter when Emily Denaga received a pass from Xan Hill and buried it into the back of the net. Denaga eclipsed the 200-goal mark, providing additional excitement for the Tornado's first goal.
• Allison June Mabe scored twice in the third quarter for Meredith and the Avenging Angels tacked on two more goals in the fourth to take the 25-3 win.
• Walker led Meredith's offense with 11 points on two goals and nine assists. Todd and Turner weren't far behind each posting nine and seven point games, respectively. Todd scored five goals, and four assists and Turner had six goals and dished out an assist.
• Madi Horrell picked up another win in goal and made four saves.
• Meredith out shot Brevard 47-12, had 13 successful clears, and won 19 draw controls.
• Emily Denaga and Xan Hill led Brevard's offense in the loss. The duo combined for three goals and two assists.

UP NEXT:

• Meredith gears up for their final regular season game on Wednesday at home against Mary Washington at 3:00 p.m.