VERONA, Wis. – The Edgewood College women's lacrosse team fell to Marian University 16-8 on Wednesday evening. In the NACC battle, Emma Raupp and Kendra Sanderfoot led the Eagles offensively.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Marian University (7-7, 2-3 NACC) scored six times in the first quarter, taking a 6-2 lead after the first period. A goal from Raupp, assisted by Rachel Unitan, with 11:19 on the clock in the first quarter tied the game at one a piece. The Sabres attack would respond with three-straight goals to take an early 4-1 lead. Raupp would find the back of the net again in the first quarter, but it wasn't enough to cut into Marian's confident lead.
- The Eagles defense played well in the second quarter, only allowing one goal from the Sabres. Edgewood College added two goals before halftime, and cut into the Marian lead.
- Coming out of the break, the Sabres scored two quick goals. The Eagles struggled to contain the Sabres attack, giving up five goals in the third quarter.
- The Edgewood College attack saw their best scoring come in the fourth quarter. The Eagles added three goals, but it wasn't enough to catch the Sabres.
- The draw control made a big difference in the contest. Marian managed 17 draw controls, with a whopping seven coming in the first quarter. Edgewood College only managed 10 draw controls, with none in the second quarter.
- Raupp totaled four goals and two assists. She added five draw controls and five ground balls. Sanderfoot notched a hat trick and collected four draw controls.
- Rachel Unitan assisted on four goals and collected two ground balls.
- Alexis Vogt recorded 10 saves for the Eagles in net.
THE OPPOSITION
- Dallas Kreisa led the Sabres with five goals and three assists. She also added nine draw controls and three ground balls.
- Nicole Stachon added three goals and three draw controls. Kayla Kolpitcke, Izzy Newton, Jazmine Barrios, and Emma Heide each tallied two goals.
UP NEXT
- Edgewood College will host Concordia Chicago in their final home contest of the season on Saturday. The Eagles will celebrate graduate student Kendra Sanderfoot for senior day. Action is set for 12:00 p.m. from Edgewood College Field at Reddan Park.
