MEQUON, Wis. – The Edgewood College women's lacrosse team continued to make big strides in conference play on Wednesday. The Eagles picked up a crucial 12-8 win over Concordia Wisconsin. Edgewood College has now opened league play with a 2-0 record for the second time in program history.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Edgewood College (6-6, 2-0 NACC) and Concordia Wisconsin (4-7, 0-2 NACC) were tied at four a piece going into halftime. The Eagles opened the contest with a 3-2 advantage after the first quarter thanks to goals from Natalie Skaife, Emma Raupp and Kerry Costello. The Falcons went on to score four-straight goals and take a 4-3 lead with 8:20 remaining in the first quarter. Christina Eloe found the back of the net to tie things up with 2:07 remaining before the break.
- The Eagles came out of the gate hot after halftime, scoring three-straight goals, two coming from Raupp. Edgewood College would again take a lead at 7-4, before a three-goal response from the Falcons tied the contest at seven a piece.
- Edgewood College poured on the goals in the fourth quarter, scoring five times. A player-up goal with 11:12 on the clock in the final quarter gave the Eagles the 8-7 lead and they never looked back. Goals from Fruit, Eloe, and Raupp solidified the Eagles victory in the fourth quarter.
TOP PERFORMERS
- Raupp scored five times in the win, adding three draw controls. Two of her goals came via free-position shots.
- Eloe added the hat trick, four draw controls and two caused turnovers.
- Costello posted two goals on Wednesday afternoon.
- Mackenzie Fruit did a bit of everything, scoring a goal, picking up four ground balls, and causing five turnovers.
- Alexis Vogt held down the Eagles defense, adding 12 saves in the victory.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- In 2022, the Eagles opened conference play with a pair of wins over Concordia Wisconsin and Illinois Tech. In that season, the Eagles reached the NACC Tournament for the first time in program history.
- Edgewood College is now 2-2 all-time versus the Falcons.
THE OPPOSITION
- Katelyn Cardinale added four goals for the Falcons.
- Kami McCardle found the back of the net twice and dished out an assist.
- Eliana Fuchs recorded six draw controls.
- Anna Gong added six caused turnovers and five ground balls.
- Parks Cawthray collected six saves in goal for Concordia Wisconsin.
UP NEXT
- Edgewood College will host Illinois Tech on Saturday, April 13. Action is set for 3:30 p.m. from Edgewood College Field at Reddan Park.
