FREDERICK, Md. – The Hood College women's lacrosse team hosted conference foe Messiah University on Wednesday evening and fell in the contest 20-1.
Inside the Box Score
Maggie Merrill (Marriottsville, Md./Marriotts Ridge) had the Blazers sole goal and won three draw controls.
Natalie Benincasa (Wallkill, N.Y./Valley Central) and
Menna Salem (Germantown, Md./Seneca Valley) both picked up two ground balls.
How it Happened
The Blazers defense got blitzed earlier into the first quarter as the Falcons scored just 44 seconds into the game. Hood was unable to find their footing offensively, and Messiah took full advantage of this by going up 6-0 with just over two minutes remaining in the first.
With just over 45 seconds remaining, a late free position shot attempt by
Emma Massey (Felton, Del./Lake Forest) was blocked to try and get the Blazers on the board to end the first quarter.
The Falcons continued their attack and went up 10-0 against the Blazers. A
Maggie Merrill (Marriottsville, Md./Marriotts Ridge) goal with two minutes left before halftime helped the Blazers put points on the board and gain some momentum. Messiah took away any momentum that Hood might've had after the Merrill goal, as they netted another goal with nine seconds remaining before half.
The Blazers were down 11 to 1 headed into the half. The second half was the more of the same as the Falcons stayed aggressive offensively and added five goals in the third.
Hood was unable to find any answers for Messiah in the fourth quarter, as the Falcons handed the Blazers a 20-1 loss in the game.
For the Opponent
Hayley Lettinga led the Falcons with six goals, while teammate Grace Pettitt netted five goals and five assist to total 10 points in the contest.
Analysis
Hood was outshot 34-8 and was defeated in the draw controls battle 15-6.
The Blazers and Falcons drew even in the ground ball battle 11-11.
Notes
Hood falls to 6-6 overall, and 2-2 in conference play.
Messiah improves to 10-4 overall, and 4-0 in conference play.
Up Next
The squad will stay on their home turf as they welcome the Pride of Widener University for Senior day on Saturday, April 18, at 1 PM.
