SEWANEE, Tenn. - The University of the South women's lacrosse team used an 11-0 opening quarter to dominate past Piedmont University, 16-4, Saturday afternoon in the team's home opener from Puett Field.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Sewanee (2-1) 16, Piedmont (0-4) 4
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-Sewanee had a strong start at the goal, as they scored 12 straight in the first 26 minutes of competition.
-Leading 11-0 after the opening quarter,
Hattie Fogarty scored second goal of the game at the time with her second quarter strike with 9:05 left in the opening half.
-The Purple Tigers shot 50% (16-of-32) for the game and won 17 draw controls, including nine in the opening frame.
-On defense, Sewanee held Piedmont to 11 total shots, seven on target. Merryn Bumpass's goal with 3:51 left in the second stanza to avoid the shutout.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
-10 Tigers recorded a goal on the day.
Hattie Fogarty led the Tigers with seven points on four goals and three assists. The senior also won four draws and scooped up three ground balls.
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Emma Burns tallied five points with three dimes and two goals, while
Haley Lewis added four assists.
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Hadley Meadows won four draw controls, while
Lizzie Chamberlin and
Ellie Tate Schutte posted two goals each.
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Sarah Crosby McKay (1-0) made three stops in full time.
PIEDMONT KEY STATISTICS
-Merryn Bumpass scored four points thanks to three goals and an assist.
-Kellianne Schlosser (0-4) recorded eight saves in 45 minutes.
UP NEXT
The homestand continues on Sunday with a contest against Huntingdon.
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