SELINSGROVE, Pa. - The Hood College women's lacrosse team dropped a non-conference contest on the road to Susquehanna University 13-4.
Inside the Box Score
How it Happened
- Susquehanna led 1-0 for much of the first quarter before Heather Riefenhauser scored twice in the final four minutes. SU also received a score from Caroline Chase to take a 4-0 lead into the second quarter.
- The River Hawks scored three goals in less than three minutes to begin the second quarter.
- The two offenses were silent for over 10 minutes until Hood's Lyons scored an unassisted goal with 1:01 left in the first half to cut Susquehanna's lead to 7-1 at halftime.
- The River Hawks held Hood scoreless in the third quarter, adding five goals to their lead, including three by Hannah McNamara, to make it 12-1 heading into the final period.
- Lyons scored her second goal of the game at 13:28 of the fourth period. Susquehanna's Kesley Homberg answered back with an assist from Caroline Chase to push the lead back to 11.
- A pair of goals by Connelly in the final two minutes capped the scoring.
Analysis
- Susquehanna held a 38-22 advantage in shots and 14-7 in draw controls.
- The River Hawks edged Hood 16-14 in ground balls.
For the Opponent
- McNamara and Riefenhauser scored three goals each. Riefenhauser added three assists for six points.
- Homberg, Caitlin Harvey, and Liv Owen scored a pair of goals each.
- Chase had a seven-point afternoon, including a game-high six assists.
- Emmy Regan made 10 saves in net.
- Liz Hordesky and Katie Hoerman had four ground balls apiece. Hordesky caused three turnovers.
Up Next
The Blazers host Marymount University on Saturday, March 5 at 1 p.m.
