VERONA, Wis. – The Edgewood College women's lacrosse team earned their first conference win on Saturday, defeating Illinois Tech 15-13 in a crucial match. Emma Raupp and Kendra Sanderfoot were on fire offensively for the Eagles, each notching five goals.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Edgewood College (3-5, 1-1 NACC) made their mark in the second quarter, scoring a whopping eight goals and taking a 10-5 lead at halftime. In the second quarter alone, Sanderfoot and Raupp both notched a hat trick. Sanderfoot gave the Eagles a 3-2 lead just 38 seconds into the second quarter. Edgewood College never looked back, scoring three straight goals and taking a 7-3 lead with 10:24 on the clock. Illinois Tech (2-8, 0-2 NACC) added three goals in the quarter, but it wasn't enough to catch the Eagles.
- Out of halftime, both the Eagles and Scarlet Hawks would add three goals to the board in the third quarter. Edgewood College retained their five-goal lead at 13-8, going into the final 15 minutes of action.
- With just 10:29 remaining in the fourth quarter, Edgewood College led Illinois Tech 15-9. The Scarlet Hawks mounted a comeback, scoring four goals in the final five minutes of action. The Scarlet Hawks managed to reduce the Eagles lead to two, 15-13, but Edgewood College hung on for the victory.
- Sanderfoot and Raupp led the Eagles with five goals each. Natalie Skaife added two goals and an assist. Georgia Vandigo and Lily Drinkwine each found the back of the net.
- Mackenzie Fruit recorded one assist, six ground balls and a caused turnover.
- 11 different Eagles recorded a ground ball and seven recorded a shot in the victory on Saturday.
THE OPPOSITION
- Kelly Hitchcock was outstanding for the Scarlet Hawks, notching seven goals, 17 draw controls, and six ground balls. She took 12 shots and put 10 on goal. Faith Busche added four goals and two assists for Illinois Tech.
- Caitlin Davitt recorded 12 saves for the Scarlet Hawks.
UP NEXT
- Edgewood College will play two non-conference games next week before returning to conference action on Saturday at Aurora. The Eagles will head to the University of Northwestern on Monday. Action is set for 1:00 p.m. from St. Paul, Minn.
