VERONA, Wis. – The Edgewood College Women's Lacrosse team fell to University of Northwestern 15-8 in non-conference action on Saturday. Edgewood College saw scoring in all four periods, adding three of their eight goals in the third period. Kendra Sanderfoot led the Eagles with four goals.

HOW IT HAPPENED
- University of Northwestern (1-4) got out to a 4-0 lead just five minutes into the first period, as Ava Whitcomb scored two quick unassisted goals. Edgewood College (2-4) got on the board in the sixth minute, as Julia Carr found the back of the net off a pass from Sanderfoot. Rachel Unitan notched the second goal for Edgewood College with 53 seconds remaining in the first period, but Northwestern took a 5-2 lead into the second period.

- The second period was a defensive affair, as both teams scored once and Northwestern took a 6-3 lead into halftime.

- Coming out of the break both teams saw strong efforts from their attack, as Northwestern added four goals and Edgewood College three goals in the third period. Edgewood College got as close as three goals (9-6) as Unitan added her second goal of the afternoon.  

- University of Northwestern added a flurry of goals in the final period and solidified their 15-8 victory.

- Sanderfoot led Edgewood College with four goals and one assist. Unitan added two goals, while Natalie Skaife and Julia Carr both found the back of the net once. Alexis Vogt notched nine saves in goal.

THE OPPOSITION
- Cara Smith scored five goals and added one assist for Northwestern. Samantha Wiebold wasn't far behind with four goals, while Ava Whitcomb added three goals of her own. Brittany Clark recorded three saves in goal.

UP NEXT
- Edgewod College will head to La Crosse, Wis. to face UW-La Crosse on Wednesday, March 23. Action from Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex is set for 6:00 p.m.