VERONA, Wis. – The Edgewood College Women's Lacrosse team closed out the regular season with a 13-6 victory over Beloit College. The Eagles also celebrated the careers of Elyssa Pope, Annika Lundgren, and Samantha Velander on Saturday.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Edgewood College (7-9, 4-2 NACC) attack exploded in the first period. Notching three goals in the first 15 minutes and adding four goals in the second period. Natalie Skaife notched the first two Eagle goals, both assisted by Samantha Velander. Mackenzie Fruit, Velander, Georgia Vandigo, and Annika Lundgren all scored for the Eagles before halftime.
- Out of the break, Edgewood College took third biggest lead of the afternoon, 9-1, as Velander and Rachel Unitan both found the back of the net. Beloit College (1-10, 0-6 NACC) scored three goals in the third period, but that didn't stop the Eagles attack, as they added on three more goals before the fourth period.
- Edgewood College held a commanding 12-4 lead going into the final 15 minutes of action. The Buccaneers added two goals and the Eagles one before the contest was called with 7:34 on the clock, due to lightening in the area.
- In her last home game for the Eagles, Samantha Velander recorded three goals and a career-high four assists. Velander also picked up four ground balls, caused two turnovers, and won two draw controls.
- Natalie Skaife recorded a program record 11 draw controls. Skaife also netted three goals and dished out one assist.
- Lily Drinkwine netted a career-best three goals for the Eagles, while Fruit collected a career-high six ground balls.
UP NEXT
- Edgewood College will play in their first ever NACC tournament game on Tuesday. The Eagles will head to River Forest, Ill. for the NACC semifinals at Concordia Chicago. Action from Concordia Stadium is set for 4:30 p.m.
