CHICAGO – In a dramatic contest that got here all the way down to the ultimate seconds, the College of Chicago ladies’s lacrosse absorbed an 8-7 defeat versus Kenyon School 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 Large, Lulu Hardy and Evelina Swigart. By halftime, nonetheless, 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 objective 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 received objectives from Hardy and Zoe Torok in fast succession to seize a 7-6 lead halfway by means of 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 received 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 report) made 10 saves with eight objectives allowed. Hailey Klinger led the defensive effort with 4 brought on turnovers and 4 floor balls. Becky Van Kirk, Camille Kuwana and Jane Chen posted two brought on turnovers every.
Hardy and Swigart put up two objectives and one help apiece, with Hardy including 4 floor balls.
NEXT GAME:
- Saturday, Apr. 1 @ 1:00 PM – Albion School at UChicago
