CHICAGO – In a dramatic contest that got here right down to the ultimate seconds, the College of Chicago girls’s lacrosse absorbed an 8-7 defeat versus Kenyon Faculty on Sunday afternoon.
The No. 14-ranked Maroons fell to 5-2. The Owls moved to 8-0.
Offense was at a premium all sport lengthy on a chilly and overcast day on the Stagg Area turf. UChicago took a 3-1 lead after 11 minutes of play with scores coming from Katie Massive, Lulu Hardy and Evelina Swigart. By halftime, nevertheless, Kenyon had evened the sport up whereas stifling UChicago’s assault. Swigart discovered the again of the online once more proper earlier than halftime to account for the 4-4 scoreline.
Just one purpose occurred within the third quarter because the Owls took a 5-4 lead into the fourth. Olivia Hung tied issues again up within the first 5 minutes, and the reinvigorated Maroons acquired targets from Hardy and Zoe Torok in fast succession to seize a 7-6 lead halfway via the interval.
The Owls had been capable of finding the equalizer with 4 minutes left and the go-ahead tally off a free place shot with two minutes remaining. UChicago acquired the ball again within the closing 30 seconds, however had been stymied because the clock ran out.
The Maroons outshot the Owls 31-22 whereas additionally holding a 12-7 draw management benefit. Kenyon dedicated extra turnovers (22-15) and had a slight edge in floor balls (22-20).
Goalie Rachel Keefe (5-2 document) made 10 saves with eight targets allowed. Hailey Klinger led the defensive effort with 4 induced turnovers and 4 floor balls. Becky Van Kirk, Camille Kuwana and Jane Chen posted two induced turnovers every.
Hardy and Swigart put up two targets and one help apiece, with Hardy including 4 floor balls.
NEXT GAME:
Saturday, Apr. 1 @ 1:00 PM – Albion Faculty at UChicago
