LIVONIA, Mich. - The Crusaders returned to the field to face the Trine University Thunder. While the Thunder would have their number for a majority of play, senior midfielder Jasmine Stringham stepped up big for the Crusaders, scoring three goals on three shots, a career-high and for her and her first ever hat trick. Stringham now joins senior Mia Dyson as the only active Crusaders to score a hat trick in a game. Despite Stringham's career performance, the Crusaders would fall to the Thunder 18-7.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

The Thunder would score first just twelve seconds into play. Senior midfielder Jasmine Stringham would answer with her first goal of the day less than thirty seconds later. Junior attack Sydney Pattinson and senior midfielder Mia Dyson would also contribute goals in the first quarter, as the Thunder led 4-3 after one quarter.

To open up the second quarter, sophomore Madi Conrad would score her first career goal off of an assist from sophomore attack Ri O'Connor. Pattinson would also score her second goal of the game this quarter, but the Thunder would jump ahead to a 15-5 lead at halftime.

Stringham would score twice more in the second half, ending the day with a career-high three goals. Despite her best efforts, the Thunder would go on to win 18-7.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Stringham scored three goals on three shots, a career-high.
• Dyson scored one goal and had two assists.
• Pattinson scored two goals.

UP NEXT:

The Crusaders will spend their spring break in Painesville, Ohio, as they are set to take on Lake Eerie College on the road on Tuesday, March 5th at 7:00 pm.