VERONA, Wis. – The Edgewood College women's lacrosse team fell to Cornell College 9-5 in the 2023 season opener. The Eagles scored three goals in the final quarter, but weren't able to catch the Rams consistent scoring. Natalie Skaife led the Eagles in scoring.

HOW IT HAPPENED
- It was a slow first quarter, as Cornell College (2-1) managed the only goal to open play at Edgewood College Field at Reddan Park for the season. Edgewood College (0-1) would score until under five minutes in the second period. Skaife netted the Eagles first goal of the season, in a woman-up situation, assisted by Kendra Sanderfoot. At halftime, Cornell led the Eagles 3-1.

- Cornell added the first goal of the third quarter. With 13:46 on the clock, Cheyenne Greenwald added her second goal of the season, increasing the Rams lead to three goals (4-1)

- Edgewood College responded with an unassisted goal from Alex King in the seventh minute. The goal would go down as the first in her collegiate career.

- With 11:13 left in the fourth quarter, a goal from Cece Zanoni put the Rams up 6-2. Edgewood College was determined to respond, finding the back of the net three times in the final 11 minutes. First, a goal from Sanderfoot, assisted by Lily Drinkwine. Just three minutes later, Skaife notched her second goal of the game, this time assisted by Rachel Unitan. Emma Raupp would add a goal in the final two minutes, but it wasn't enough to catch the Rams.

- Mackenzie Fruit led the Eagles with eight ground balls, she also added a caused turnover. Raupp totaled four ground balls, two caused turnovers, and three draw controls.

- Alexis Vogt made eight saves in goal for the Eagles

UP NEXT
- Edgewood College will begin five non-conference road games at Illinois Wesleyan University on Wednesday, March 8. Action is set for 6:00 p.m. from Bloomington, Ill.