VERONA, Wis. – In thrilling fashion the Edgewood College Women' Lacrosse team edged out Wartburg College on Saturday at Edgewood College Field at Reddan Park. The Eagles brought the field to life in the second half, showing determination and grit in scoring six unanswered goals to take the overtime victory. It was a historic moment for Edgewood College, as Rachel Unitan found the back of the net for the winning goal in sudden death overtime.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- With the contest tied at seven, Kendra Sanderfoot won the draw control at the beginning of overtime. Just 41 seconds into the six-minute period Unitan came from behind the Wartburg College (2-6) goal, beat her defender, and netted the Eagles eighth and game winning goal.
- Edgewood College (3-5) scored first in the contest, as Sanderfoot netted the first of her three goals just three minutes into the first period. The Knights attack would rally back, scoring four in the first period and three goals in the second period to take a 7-2 lead into halftime.
- Coming out of the break it was all Edgewood College, as they scored five unanswered goals to send the contest into overtime. Julia Carr scored the Eagles third goal just three minutes into the third period, assisted by Georgia Vandigo. Sanderfoot would notch her second and third goals in the third period, assisted by Unitan and Natalie Skaife.
- Heading into the final 15 minutes of regulation, Edgewood College was down 7-5, but goal number two from Carr would bring the Eagles within one of the Knights. With just 7:06 left on the clock in the fourth period, Unitan scored her first goal of the contest off a free position and tied things up for the Eagles.
- Sanderfoot led the Eagles attack with three goals and one assist. She also collected five ground balls and three draw controls. Unitan and Carr each notched two goals. Elyssa Pope caused a team-high three turnovers, while Georgia Vandigo added two caused turnovers. Skaife led the Eagles with five draw controls.
- Alexis Vogt notched three of her eight saves in the second half and collected six ground balls.
- Edgewood College outshot Wartburg 17-7 through the final two periods of regulation. Overall, the Eagles recorded 30 shots overall, with the Knights notching 23 shots.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- The victory goes down as the first overtime contest and win in program history.
- Annika Lundgren scored her first goal as an Eagle in the first period.
THE OPPOSITION
- Ellie Johnson and Britta Solheim each recorded two goals for the Knights. Bri Greiskalns picked up five ground balls and caused three turnovers.
- Brittney Shipman collected eight saves in goal for the Knights.
UP NEXT
- Edgewood College will head to UW-Eau Claire on Tuesday for a tune up before beginning conference play on April 5. Action from Simpson Field is set to begin at 7:00 p.m.
