VERONA, Wis. – The Edgewood College women's lacrosse team hosted UW-Eau Claire for a non-conference contest on Saturday afternoon. The visiting Blugolds took hold of the game in the third quarter, scoring seven goals and earning a 16-4 victory. Emma Raupp led the Eagles attack with four goals.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Edgewood College (4-6) came out of the gate strong in the non-conference contest, scoring once in the first quarter and holding UW-Eau Claire (6-1) to just two goals on six shots in the first 15 minutes.
- The Blugolds started to figure out the Eagles defense in the second quarter, scoring five goals and taking a 7-2 lead at halftime.
- The Eagles would score with 10:14 remaining in the third quarter to bring the score to 3-8, but six un-answered goals from UW-Eau Claire would create a 11-goal difference going into the final quarter. Six of the Blugolds goals in the third quarter were assisted.
- Edgewood College held UW-Eau Claire to just two goals in the final quarter, but it was too little too late.
- Raupp scored all four goals for Edgewood College.
- Lauryn Brown caused two turnovers and picked up four ground balls
- Alexis Vogt collected seven saves, six of which came in the first half of action.
- Christina Eloe led the Eagles with a whopping 13 draw controls, unfortunately the Eagles couldn't capitalize on the possession opportunities on the afternoon.
THE OPPOSITION
- Jess Stiller led UW-Eau Claire with five goals.
- Devon Crews added four goals and dished out one assist as well as causing two turnovers.
- Lily Zygowicz and Reegan Werner combined for seven assists, with Zygowicz dishing out four and Werner three.
- Alexandria Shea was a force in net for the Blugolds, collecting 13 saves.
UP NEXT
- Edgewood College will open conference action at Beloit College on Saturday, April 6. Action is set for 3:00 p.m. from Beloit, Wis.