ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – The Edgewood College Women's Lacrosse team earned a 12-9 victory over Augustana College on Wednesday night. The Eagles attack earned them an 8-4 lead at halftime and consistency through the second half of action was key in the win. Rachel Unitan and Kendra Sanderfoot led the way for the Eagles offensively, each finding the back of the net three times in the non-conference win.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Edgewood College (2-3) wasted no time scoring, as Unitan notched the Eagles first goal just 23 seconds in. Sanderfoot gave the Eagles a quick 2-0 lead, scoring unassisted in the second minute of action.
- Much of the first period was back-and-forth, as Augustana College (0-2) responded with two goals of their own to tie things up at two a piece just five minutes into the first period. The Eagles would take a 4-3 lead into the second period, as Natalie Skaife notched her first goal of the night with just 2:22 left on the clock in the first period.
- Just over a minute into the second period Augustana tied things up at four, but the Eagles responded with four straight goals. Sanderoot, Elyssa Pope, Mackenzie Fruit, and Julia Carr each scored for the Eagles in the second period and ensured a solid 8-4 lead going into halftime.
- The Vikings would get within two goals of the Eagles through the rest of the contest. Edgewood College notched two goals in both the third and fourth periods to ensure the 12-9 final.
- Unitan notched the best offensive game of her career with three goals. Sanderfoot added three goals as well, and notched a team-high six ground balls. Carr and Skaife would add two goals each, while Fruit scored her first goal of the season.
- Elyssa Pope tied her career-high performance with four ground balls, while Skaife also tied her career-high with five ground balls.
- Edgewood College put 24 of their total 29 shots on goal. In addition, the Eagles converted 17 of their 21 clears.
- Alexis Vogt notched eight saves in the victory.
THE OPPOSITION
- Cassidy Petrie led the Augustana attack with three goals. Margaret Cecilio and Kayla Painter each added two goals of their own. Sawyer Graham notched nine ground balls, while Melanie Parker added six. Graham recorded 12 saves for the Vikings.
UP NEXT
- Edgewood College will take 10 days off before hosting University of Northwestern on Saturday, March 19. The Eagles will begin doubleheader action at 12:00 p.m. with a men's contest set to follow at 3:00 p.m.
