VERONA, Wis. – The Edgewood College Women's Lacrosse team rolled to a 11-6 victory over Concordia University Wisconsin in their 2022 NACC opener on Tuesday night. The Eagles attack earned them a 7-2 lead at halftime and consistency and strong defense was key through the second half of action. Natalie Skaife and Kendra Sanderfoot led the way offensively for the Eagles. Sanderfoot, Lily Drinkwine, Samantha Velander, and Macy Augustine each recorded career-high performances in the victory.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Edgewood College (4-6, 1-0 NACC) controlled the contest from the first whistle, as Natalie Skaife earned the draw control off the top. Samantha Velander notched the first goal for the Eagles just 58 seconds into the game.
- Concordia Wisconsin (0-6, 0-2 NACC) would notch two goals in the first period, but the Eagles would respond with a goal from Lily Drinkwine, assisted by Kendra Sanderfoot. The Eagles and Falcons headed into the second period tied a two apiece.
- The Eagles offense exploded in the second period, scoring five straight goals heading into halftime. Skaife notched an impressive three goals for the Eagles, while Mackenzie Fruit and Julia Carr also added goals. Edgewood College took a 7-2 lead into halftime.
- Coming out of the break the Eagles scored their only goal of the third period with 7:37 left on the clock. Sanderfoot finding the back of the net to give the Eagles their largest lead of the game, 8-2. Concordia Wisconsin added two goals to close out the third period.
- Edgewood College recorded a program high 16 caused turnovers. Velander leading the way with a career-high six caused turnovers. The Eagles also recorded an impressive 27 ground balls, compared to just 16 from the Falcons. Macy Augustine picked up a career-high six ground balls.
- Skaife and Sanderfoot led the way offensively, each notching three goals. Sanderfoot also added an assist. Lily Drinkwine notched a career-high two goals, while Velander, Mackenzie Fruit, and Carr each found the back of the net once on Tuesday night. Sanderfoot also recorded a career-high eight draw controls.
THE OPPOSITION
- Eliana Fuchs lead the way for Concordia Wisconsin with five goals. Natalie Mackrell recorded three ground balls. Sydney Dyba notched 16 saves in goal for the Falcons.
UP NEXT
- Edgewood College will head to Illinois Tech on Saturday. Action from Stuart field in Chicago, Ill. is set for 3:00 p.m.
