BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Edgewood College women's lacrosse team fell to Illinois Wesleyan University on Wednesday evening. The Titans earned the 22-9 victory over the Eagles. Illinois Wesleyan built a 20-7 lead after three quarters.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Illinois Wesleyan (2-3) scored nine goals in the first and third quarters on Wednesday night. The Titans would open up scoring 2-0 through the first five minutes of action. Emma Raupp notched her first goal of the night with 10:19 on the clock. Edgewood College scored a game-high four goals in the first quarter. The Titans took a 11-6 lead into halftime, holding the Eagles to just two goals in the second quarter.
- A massive nine goal effort from the Titans in the third quarter put the game just out of reach for Edgewood College, who only managed one goal coming out of the break.
- Raupp recorded a career-high five goals. Kendra Sanderfoot added two goals for the Eagles. Christina Eloe and Rachel Unitan also found the back of the net.
- Mackenzie Fruit recorded a team-high four ground balls and three caused turnovers.
- Alexis Vogt recorded five saves in goal for the Eagles.
- Edgewood College had the advantage off the draw control, leading Illinois Wesleyan 18-15.
THE OPPOSITION
- Eight players for Illinois Wesleyan recorded a goal. Britney Maldonado led the way with five goals and an assist. Mia Fiandaca added four goals and three assists. Devon Hanson, Carleigh Fountain, and Sadie Newton each notched three goals.
- The Titans recorded 21 caused turnovers.
UP NEXT
- Edgewood College will head to the University of Northwestern on Saturday, March 18. Action is set for 1:00 p.m. from St. Paul, Minn.