VERONA, Wis. – In a game that saw four ties and three lead changes, the Edgewood College women's lacrosse team fell just short on Tuesday evening. Marian University took advantage of timely goals to defeat Edgewood College 13-12 in conference action. Christina Eloe, Kerry Costello, and Natalie Skaife each recorded a hat trick for the Eagles.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- With just 15 minutes remaining, Edgewood College (7-8, 3-2 NACC) and Marian University (6-9, 3-2 NACC) were tied at 10 goals apiece. The Eagles opened the fourth quarter with a goal from Costello, assisted by Georgia Vandigo to take a 11-10 lead. Marian would go on to score three-straight and take a 13-11 lead with just 5:29 left in the contest. The Eagles found the back of the net once more, this time from Emma Raupp with just 23 seconds remaining. Despite winning the final draw control, the Eagles didn't have enough time remaining to score to tie the game up.
- It was a back and forth affair on Tuesday evening, Edgewood College led 3-2 through the opening 15 minutes. Lily Drinkwine scored the opening goal of the game, just 52 seconds into the contest. Skaife was on fire for the Eagles attack in the opening quarter, scoring twice and assisting on Drinkwine's goal.
- Marian returned the favor in the second quarter, leading the scoring 3-2 and tying the game up at five a piece just 1:15 before halftime.
- Both the Eagles and Sabres found the back of the net five times in the third quarter. Eloe scored all three of her goals in the third for Edgewood College.
- The Eagles struggled on the clear on Tuesday, only going 18-of-27 in the category.
- Marian led Edgewood College 41 to 24 on shots in the conference contest. The Eagles put 18 of their 24 shots on goal, compared to 22 of 41 shots for the Sabres.
- Both teams scored three of their goals via free-position shot.
TOP PERFORMERS
- Alexis Vogt collected nine saves in net for the Eagles.
- Eloe collected three goals, one assist, five draw controls and three caused turnovers.
- Costello found the back of the net three times and collected three draw controls.
- Skaife scored three times, assisted on a goal, and collected two draw controls.
- Raupp collected a team-high six draw controls, caused three turnovers, collected four ground balls and scored twice.
THE OPPOSITION
- Izzy Newton led Marian with five goals. She went 1-for-1 on free position shots.
- Nicole Stachon scored twice and dished out two assists.
- Kayla Kolpitcke picked up five draw controls and caused three turnovers.
- Gwen Kosirog earned the win in net, making six saves.
UP NEXT
- Edgewood College will close out the 2024 regular season against MSOE on Saturday. The Eagles will also celebrate the careers of their seniors. Action is set for 5:00 p.m. from Edgewood College Field at Reddan Park.
