VERONA, Wis. – The Edgewood College women's lacrosse team earned a 15-4 victory over Elmhurst University on Wednesday. The Eagles attack earned them a 11-2 lead at halftime and consistency through the second have was key in the win. Emma Raupp and Kendra Sanderfoot led the way for the Eagles offensively, each finding the back of the net four time in the non-conference victory.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- With 8:23 on the clock in the first quarter, the score was tied 1-1, with Raupp netting the Eagles first goal and Elmhurst's Gracie Eastman responding less than a minute later. From there on, Edgewood College (2-4) went on to score seven-straight goals and take an 8-1 lead through the middle of the second quarter. Natalie Skaife notched the Eagles second goal, assisted by Lily Drinkwine to take the lead. Sanderfoot found the back of the net twice in the final three minutes of the first quarter for the 4-1 advantage.
- Raupp, Sanderfoot, Skaife, Rachel Unitan, and Drinkwine all contributed to the scoring effort for the Eagles in a seven goal second quarter.
- Edgewood College continued to add goals in the third quarter, with Georgia Vandigo finding the back of the net for a 12-2 lead that allowed a running clock. Elmhurst University (0-5) would manage a goal in both the third and fourth quarters, but it wasn't enough to stop the Eagles.
- Unitan, Drinkwine, and Skaife each recorded two goals in the victory. Vandigo added a goal and two assists, while Sanderfoot also dished out two assists. Sanderfoot and Mackenzie fruit both picked up four ground balls and each caused three turnovers. Alexis Vogt earned the win in goal for the Eagles, making 10 saves, five of which came in the fourth quarter.
THE OPPOSITION
- Andrea Murtland added two goals for the Blue Jays. Jacq Vanoni and Gracie Eastman also contributed to the scoring effort. Corinna Salmon recorded nine saves and six ground balls in goal.
UP NEXT
- Edgewood College is set to begin conference action on Wednesday. They will face Concordia Wisconsin at 4:00 p.m. from Mequon, Wis.