CHICAGO – The Edgewood College Women's Lacrosse team continues to make big strides in year two as the Eagles picked up another NACC win Saturday, a 15-8 final at Illinois Tech. The Eagles are now 2-0 in league play after going 0-4 during the inaugural season.
EAGLES 15, SCARLET HAWKS 8
- The Eagles (5-6, 2-0 NACC) had an 8-7 lead at halftime before dominating the second half. Edgewood College outscored Illinois Tech (1-5, 0-2 NACC) 4-0 in the third quarter and 3-0 in the fourth.
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Kendra Sanderfoot was unstoppable on Saturday, scoring six goals to go along with three assists. The nine points ties Sanderfoot's career high, which is also tied for the most points in a game in program history.
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Julia Carr tied a career high with four goals for the Eagles, while adding one assist as well.
Rachel Unitan scored twice, while
Lily Drinkwine,
Natalie Skaife, and
Samantha Velander all added goals as well.
- The Eagles caused twelve turnovers as a team with Skaife leading the way with five caused.
Mackenzie Fruit added three.
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Alexis Vogt was solid in net, recording 12 saves for Edgewood College. Her counterpart, Caitlin Davitt made 17 saves as the Eagles outshot Illinois Tech, 38-26. Edgewood College only outshot the Scarlet Hawks 18-17 in the first half, before controlling play in the second half with a 20-9 edge in shots.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- Sanderfoot may request more games against Illinois Tech as her two nine-point games have come against the Scarlet Hawks. She scored eight goals and added an assist in an April 17 contest last year.
- The Eagles are one of three teams in the NACC with an unbeaten league record. Concordia Chicago sits atop the standings with a 3-0 mark, while Aurora and the Eagles are 2-0.
UP NEXT
- Edgewood College will battle one of those unbeaten NACC teams next weekend at home. They will host Aurora at 2 p.m. at Edgewood College Field at Reddan Park.
