MOUNT VERNON, Iowa – A last second save from Alexis Vogt and six goals in the fourth period solidified the Edgewood College Women's Lacrosse victory on Wednesday night. The Eagles earned their first win of the season, 12-11, over Cornell College. Natalie Skaife led the Eagles offensively, while Julia Carr notched two important goals in the fourth period.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- With just one second left on the clock Raquel Gassmann took her eighth shot of the evening, but Edgewood College (1-2) goalkeeper Vogt confidently made the save and secured the first victory of the season.
- Going into the final 15 minutes of action Cornell College (1-1) was leading 8-6 but the Eagles attack was determined and scored three straight goals to open the quarter and take a 9-8 lead with 12:59 left on the clock. Kendra Sanderfoot got things going right off the bat, scoring just one minute into the fourth quarter, assisted by Natalie Skaife. Skaife would add her own goal just 31 seconds later, assisted by Rachel Unitan, and Samantha Velander scored unassisted to give the Eagles the advantage.
- The Rams and Eagles traded goals back and forth for the rest of the quarter, three apiece. Ultimately, the early attack from the Eagles made all the difference. Julia Carr made two late goals and scored the 12th and final goal for the Eagles with 4:25 left on the clock.
- The Eagles got off to a quick 2-0 lead, with Velander and Sanderfoot each notching a goal early in the first period. Cornell would tie things up a two a piece going into the second period. Most scoring action came after halftime, as Cornell would only add two goals in the second period, taking a 4-3 lead into the break. The Rams would control the third period, scoring four to just three from the Eagles.
- Skaife led the Edgewood College attack with four goals and took five shots. Velander added three goals on eight shots, while Carr and Sanderfoot each notched two goals. Sanderfoot added three assists and six ground balls in the victory.
- The Eagles earned 17 draw controls in comparison to just nine for the Rams. Skaife led the Eagles with eight draw controls.
- Alexis Vogt ended the contest with 13 saves in her first start of the season.
BEHIND THE BOX SCORE
- The Eagles have proven they can win on the road, notching their first away victory in program history.
- Skaife ties her career-best four goals in the victory and set a personal best with eight draw controls.
- Sanderfoot recorded a career-best six ground balls.
THE OPPOSITION
- Chaire Chekytis led the Rams with 5 goals and one assist. Raquel Gassmann and Anna Methe each added two goals of their own.
- India Smith and Seanne Bialo collected seven and six ground balls, respectively. Maddie Althoff and Kathryn Andries split time in goal, recording four and three saves, respectively.
UP NEXT
- Edgewood College will host UW-Eau Claire in another non-conference match on Friday. Action from Edgewood College Field at Reddan Park is set for 3:30 p.m.
