2008 Woodie Awards
RSSWomen's lacrosse team snaps losing streak, defeat Crusaders
Win marks first victory against Holy Cross since 2003.
By Katelyn Zabel
Issue date: 4/1/08 Section: Sports
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After a 10-0 scoring run, the women's lacrosse team defeated Holy Cross College 17-9 Saturday to end a four-game losing streak.
The victory was the first time the Mountain Hawks beat the Crusaders since 2003.
Lehigh improved to 6-5 on the season and 2-1 in Patriot League play with the win. The Crusaders are now 3-7 n the season, 1-2 in league play.
Holy Cross has yet to win an away game this season.
The Crusaders scored three times in the first six minutes of the second half to take a 7-5 lead.
However, the Hawks retaliated with a 10-0 run in a span of 17 minutes and never looked back, winning by a final score of 17-9.
The first half of the game was close. Neither team led by more than one goal at any time.
Lehigh sophomore attacker Inneke Carmola scored the first goal of the game at the 28:27 mark, but the Crusaders answered with two quick goals of their own.
The teams continued to trade goals, and two goals by freshman attacker Allison Thomas and junior attacker Sara MacIntyre at the end of the first half gave Lehigh a 5-4 lead at halftime.
Lehigh managed to control the ball during the game, picking up a total of 35 ground balls to the Crusaders' 26 and winning seven draws to the Crusaders' five in the second half.
Head Coach Liz Ota said the victory was a result of contributions from many different players.
"It was an absolute full team effort," she said. "Everyone played well, that made a difference. We played as a team and gained momentum in the second half and took off with it to put the game away."
MacIntyre seconded Ota's sentiments, asserting it was a full squad effort.
"Everyone stepped up and did their personal best," MacIntyre said.
Freshman attacker Lauren Dykstra once again stamped her name all over the Hawks' win.
Dykstra scored five goals against the Crusaders, all coming in the second half. Dykstra now leads the team with 44 goals.
Ota said she thought the Hawks' draw control was a key part of the victory.
"Our draw control in the second half made a difference," Ota said. "We were mentally sharp and moved the ball well, and we moved into our zone defense well. Each member of the attacking unit scored and that scoring power was improved from earlier in the season."
The Hawks had four more shots on goal than Holy Cross during the game. Sophomore goalie Kelsy Ferris had 15 saves for the Hawks, while freshman goalie Amy Martin had 11 saves for the Crusaders.
Holy Cross senior attacker Amy Archambault scored four of Holy Cross's nine goals.
Senior midfielder Nikki Bolduc is leading the Crusaders with 23 goals on the season, but the Hawks were able to keep her in check for most of the game, letting her score only two goals in the loss.
Ota said she feels Saturday's win was a very important step forward for the Hawks.
"There were enormous strides taken in both the physical and mental part of our game yesterday," she said. "I think we are all ready to move forward from this game and prepare for our next game against Navy."
Navy is 7-2 on the season and 1-1 in league play.
MacIntyre said she expects Navy to be a challenging opponent for the Hawks.
"Navy is going to be a tough team, they are very physical and aggressive," she said. "We have to play smart and play together."
One player the Hawks will look to shut down is sophomore midfielder Erin Rawlick, who is leading Navy in goals with 34 on the season.
Freshman midfielder Meg Decker is second on the team in goals this season with 27.
The Hawks will host Navy at the Ulrich Sports Complex on Saturday, April 5.
Game time is set for 12 p.m.
The victory was the first time the Mountain Hawks beat the Crusaders since 2003.
Lehigh improved to 6-5 on the season and 2-1 in Patriot League play with the win. The Crusaders are now 3-7 n the season, 1-2 in league play.
Holy Cross has yet to win an away game this season.
The Crusaders scored three times in the first six minutes of the second half to take a 7-5 lead.
However, the Hawks retaliated with a 10-0 run in a span of 17 minutes and never looked back, winning by a final score of 17-9.
The first half of the game was close. Neither team led by more than one goal at any time.
Lehigh sophomore attacker Inneke Carmola scored the first goal of the game at the 28:27 mark, but the Crusaders answered with two quick goals of their own.
The teams continued to trade goals, and two goals by freshman attacker Allison Thomas and junior attacker Sara MacIntyre at the end of the first half gave Lehigh a 5-4 lead at halftime.
Lehigh managed to control the ball during the game, picking up a total of 35 ground balls to the Crusaders' 26 and winning seven draws to the Crusaders' five in the second half.
Head Coach Liz Ota said the victory was a result of contributions from many different players.
"It was an absolute full team effort," she said. "Everyone played well, that made a difference. We played as a team and gained momentum in the second half and took off with it to put the game away."
MacIntyre seconded Ota's sentiments, asserting it was a full squad effort.
"Everyone stepped up and did their personal best," MacIntyre said.
Freshman attacker Lauren Dykstra once again stamped her name all over the Hawks' win.
Dykstra scored five goals against the Crusaders, all coming in the second half. Dykstra now leads the team with 44 goals.
Ota said she thought the Hawks' draw control was a key part of the victory.
"Our draw control in the second half made a difference," Ota said. "We were mentally sharp and moved the ball well, and we moved into our zone defense well. Each member of the attacking unit scored and that scoring power was improved from earlier in the season."
The Hawks had four more shots on goal than Holy Cross during the game. Sophomore goalie Kelsy Ferris had 15 saves for the Hawks, while freshman goalie Amy Martin had 11 saves for the Crusaders.
Holy Cross senior attacker Amy Archambault scored four of Holy Cross's nine goals.
Senior midfielder Nikki Bolduc is leading the Crusaders with 23 goals on the season, but the Hawks were able to keep her in check for most of the game, letting her score only two goals in the loss.
Ota said she feels Saturday's win was a very important step forward for the Hawks.
"There were enormous strides taken in both the physical and mental part of our game yesterday," she said. "I think we are all ready to move forward from this game and prepare for our next game against Navy."
Navy is 7-2 on the season and 1-1 in league play.
MacIntyre said she expects Navy to be a challenging opponent for the Hawks.
"Navy is going to be a tough team, they are very physical and aggressive," she said. "We have to play smart and play together."
One player the Hawks will look to shut down is sophomore midfielder Erin Rawlick, who is leading Navy in goals with 34 on the season.
Freshman midfielder Meg Decker is second on the team in goals this season with 27.
The Hawks will host Navy at the Ulrich Sports Complex on Saturday, April 5.
Game time is set for 12 p.m.
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