SEWANEE, Tenn. - The University of the South women's lacrosse team came from behind to post a 13-12 victory over Bridgewater State University on Friday afternoon from Puett Field as the Tigers concluded a seven-game homestand.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Sewanee (7-2) 13, Bridgewater State 12 (2-3)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-A very defensive game throughout, the first stoppage did not come until the 7:03 mark in the opening quarter as the Bears converted a free position goal. Sewanee responded nearly two minutes later with a
Brooke Sigmon goal.
-The two teams went back-and-forth in the second stanza, but at the 30-minute mark, nothing was decided as the teams were even at six goals apiece.
-BSU continued wreaking havok on Sewanee, as the visitor netted four of the five goals in the period to lead 10-7 at the end of the third.
-The Tigers continued to chip away at the Bears' lead, despite having difficulty winning draw controls. Trailing 12-10 with 6:37 left in regulation,
Hadley Meadows netted a goal to make it a 12-11 affair.
-With 2:20 left in the contest,
Emma Burns rallied to find the back of the cage to even the score at 12 goals apiece.
-Despite their struggles at the draw, Meadows was able to pick up the ball to give Sewanee possession. After a free position shot that hit off the post,
Lizzie Chamberlin found
Ellie Tate Schutte for the game-winner with 35 seconds remaining.
-The Bears did pick up the ensuing draw, but
Molly Morris picked off Nina Liquori's pass to seal the deal.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Emma Burns paced Sewanee with five goals, while
Hadley Meadows and
Caroline Harlick each scored twice.
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Lizzie Chamberlin,
Jessica Southworth and
Molly Morris each had two ground balls. Morris (4-2) earned the win in goal with 13 saves.
BRIDGEWATER STATE KEY STATISTICS
-Katherine Tracy recorded five points on two goals and three assists.
-Olivia Kerrigan posted nine saves in the loss.
UP NEXT
The Purple Tigers will next head to the Sunshine State as they will face Fredonia (N.Y.) in Pensacola, Fla. on Sunday.
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