LA CROSSE, Wis. - The Edgewood College Women's Lacrosse team fell to UW-La Crosse on Wednesday evening. The battle of the Eagles went 19-5, in favor of UW-La Crosse. La Crosse built a 12-1 lead at halftime, before tacking on eight more goals in the second half.

HOW IT HAPPENED
- UW-La Crosse (2-1) scored the first six goals of the game and went up 12-1 before halftime on Wednesday night. Edgewood College (2-5) got its first goal with 7:49 left in the first period when Natalie Skaife scored the first of her four goals.

- UW-La Crosse finished with a 26-6 advantage in shots in the first two periods and had a 16-11 edge in ground balls. La Crosse finished the first half with nine draw controls, while Edgewood College notched five draw controls.

- The Edgewood College attack improved in the fourth period, as Natalie Skaife found the back of the net three times in the final ten minutes of action. Kendra Sanderfoot also added an unassisted goal with 4:44 left on the clock.

- Skaife tied her career-best offensively, scoring four goals on just five shots. Mackenzie Fruit, Annika Lundgren, Skaife, and Vogt each collected three ground balls.

- Alexis Vogt notched 13 saves in goal, tying her season-high effort.

THE OPPOSITION
- Megan Feeny and Nicole Jerander led the La Crosse attack with six goals each.

- Abigale Furlano led the way with five ground balls, while Abigail Steigauf and Nicole Jerander each collected two caused turnovers.

UP NEXT
- Edgewood College will host Wartburg College on Saturday for more non-conference play. Action from Edgewood College Field at Reddan Park is set for 12:00 p.m.