LEXINGTON, Va. – The Capital University women's lacrosse team battled heat and a pesky Transylvania University squad for much of the game, but eventually found their rhythm en route to a 21-11 win in the NCAA Tournament first round. The win marks the second consecutive season in which the Comets won their first round game in the NCAA postseason.
Capital now moves to 11-4 on the season while Transy finishes out their year with a 12-5 overall record. The Comets will now battle the No. 2 ranked Washington and Lee Generals on Sunday, May 14th at 1 p.m. in the tournament's second round.
The game with Transy, held on the campus of Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, saw the Comets fall behind 1-0 early but a quick six goal run by Capital was enough to establish a lead that would never be relinquished. Despite several close scores at 6-3, 8-6, and 9-7, the Comets scored eight in a row through the third and fourth quarters to put the final punctuation on the contest.
THE NUMBERS
Capital had a very strong game all around, scoring 21 goals, dishing out eight assists, shooting 52 times, picking up 26 ground balls, causing 18 turnovers and pulling in 23 draw controls. Each of those stat categories beat out the Pioneers' totals.
Grace Osborn led the Comets in multiple categories today, recording seven points on six goals and an assist, six ground balls, three caused turnovers and a game-high 10 draw controls.
Luci Kanowsky also finished with six goals on the day.
Julia Foresi was also busy for Cap, ending with four goals, two assists, five ground balls, three caused turnovers and six draws.
Skyla Caito put together a very strong game as well, ending with three goals, an assist, three ground balls and two caused turnovers.
Andi Henry (1 G, 2 A, 2 GB, 1 CT, 2 DC) and
Abbey Midnight (1 G, 1 A, 2 GB) were the other two goals scored for Capital.
Brenna Todd finished with an assist to go with a ground ball, a caused turnover and a draw control.
Others to come up with contributions were
Holly Stoner (2 GB, 1 CT),
Rylee Jarvis (1 GB, 1 DC),
Ava Vendetti (2 GB, 1 CT), and
Heather Stoner (2 GB).
In the cage,
Emily Serafinchon got the start, making six saves across the first half.
Meg Garcia played the second half, making four saves.
THE OPPONENT
Goals - Abbey Peterson/Charlotte Green (3)
Assists - Mandi Rider/Vianne Koshoffer (1)
Ground Balls - Abi Waldron (5)
Caused Turnovers - Three Players (3)
Draw Controls - Green (4)
Saves - Waldron (15)
UP NEXT
Capital will now take on No. 2 Washington and Lee in the second round tomorrow at 1 p.m.
