VERONA, Wis. – The Edgewood College Women's Lacrosse team fell to UW-La Crosse 22-9 in non-conference action on Wednesday. In the battle of the Eagles, Edgewood College started strong, scoring four goals in the first period, but it wasn't enough to hold off the UW-La Crosse attack.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Edgewood College (6-9) took an early 2-0 lead, as Natalie Skaife netted the first goal just 1:10 into the first period. Georgia Vandigo scored her first goal as an Eagle just two minutes later, taking advantage of a man-up situation. Both early goals were scored on free position attempts.
- UW-La Crosse (7-7) would go on to score seven straight goals in the first period, taking a 7-2 lead with 5:03 remaining. Natalie Skaife would net two more goals for Edgewood College, leaving the score at 7-4 after 15 minutes of action. Mackenzie Fruit added the fifth goal for Edgewood College just 23 seconds into the second period. Edgewood College wouldn't score again until the end of the third period.
- The final four goals for Edgewood College came from Rachel Unitan, Lily Drinkwine, Natalie Skaife, and Elyssa Pope. Annika Lundgren assisted on two of the final four goals, and Samantha Velander assisted on the final goal.
- Edgewood College controlled the ball well off the draw, converting 24, compared to 11 from UW-La Crosse.
- Nine goals are the most ever scored by Edgewood College in a match-up with UW-La Crosse. The two Eagle teams have met three times, with La Crosse taking a 3-0 advantage.
- Megan Feeney was on fire for UW-La Crosse, scoring six goals. Britta Nelson and Nicole Jernander each found the back of the net four times.
UP NEXT
- Edgewood College will play their final regular season game of the season, as they host Beloit College on Saturday. Edgewood College will also celebrate the careers of their seniors before the game on Saturday. Action is set for 2:00 p.m. from Edgewood College Field at Reddan Park.
