VERONA, Wis. – The Edgewood College women's lacrosse team fell to Illinois Wesleyan University 17-10 on Saturday. Emma Raupp scored a whopping six goals in the loss, while Christina Eloe dominated the draw control and set a single-game program record.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Edgewood College (1-1) went toe-to-toe with Illinois Wesleyan (1-1) in the opening quarter. The Eagles scored first, with Raupp finding the back of the net in with 12:51 on the clock, assisted by Lily Drinkwine. Raupp notched her hat-trick before the end of the first quarter, scoring all four goals for the Eagles in the opening quarter. The Titans and Eagles traded goals back and forth, ending the first 15 minutes in a 4-4 tie.
- The Eagles continued a strong momentum in the opening minutes of the second quarter, scoring two-straight goals from Rachel Unitan and Eloe to take a 6-4 lead with 11:49 remaining in the second quarter. Illinois Wesleyan responded, scoring four goals and locking down the Eagles attack to turn the tables and take an 8-6 lead at halftime.
- Edgewood College struggled offensively in the final two quarter, only scoring two goals, while the Titans pushed on scoring six goals in the third quarter and three goals in the fourth.
- The Eagles dominated the draw control, collecting 21 to just nine from the Titans.
TOP PERFORMERS
- Raupp led the Eagles with seven goals and one assist. She added four draw controls.
- Unitan recorded a goal and an assist.
- Eloe collected a career-best and single-game program record 15 draw controls. Eloe added six ground balls and three caused turnovers.
- Alexis Vogt posted 10 saves in net for the Eagles.
THE OPPOSITION
- Carleigh Fountain led the way for the Titans with seven goals, four ground balls and two caused turnovers.
- Devon Hanson posted three goals, one assist, three ground balls, three caused turnovers and three draw controls.
- Bri Kiser posted 13 saves in net for Illinois Wesleyan.
UP NEXT
- Edgewood College will head to Lake Forest College on Monday, March 4. Action is set for 3:30 p.m. from Lake Forest, Ill.