COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Capital University women's lacrosse team (2-1, 0-0 OAC) suffered their first loss of the season on Wednesday, dropping a close contest to DePauw (1-2, 0-0 NCAC) by a score of 18-15. 

The Comets found themselves in an unfamiliar position early on, playing from behind after giving up two goals in the first three minutes. It took almost eight minutes for Cap to pull back even with goals coming from Grace Osborn and Andi Henry to make it 2-2. Unfortunately CU found themselves even further behind at the end of the quarter following three straight scores from DePauw put the game at 5-2. The Purple and White would quickly pull themselves even again at the start of the second quarter thanks to two from Osborn and one from Vendetti. However, Capital never seemed to have enough to pull ahead, staying a touch behind the Tigers until halftime, 11-9. 

It wasn't until nearly the end of the third quarter that Cap finally took the opportunity at a lead, taking the first 11 minutes to put together a 4-1 run and go up 13-12. Unfortunately, even this was short-lived as DePauw put in three-straight again to end the quarter and took the lead back, 15-13 heading into the fourth quarter. The final 15 minutes came and went with little change on the scoreboard as the Comets were outscored 3-2 leading to an 18-15 loss. 

THE NUMBERS
Grace Osborn led the Comets with eight goals for eight points. She also had team-highs 12 draw controls and four caused turnovers alongside three ground balls.

Andi Henry had three goals with two assists for five points as well as a team-high four caused turnovers with four draw controls and one ground ball.

Ava Vendetti netted three goals and dished out a team-high four assists for seven points. Additionally, she had six draw controls and four ground balls.

Heather Stoner scored the remaining goal for Capital, adding a ground ball as well.

Leah Leno made an assist with four ground balls.

The rest of the hustle stats were rounded up by Avery Hart (5 GB, 2 CT), Brenna Todd (2 GB, 1 CT), Dylan Smith (2 GB), and Ele Shalawylo (1 GB).

Holly Stoner (0-1) made her first career appearance in the cage with both of Cap's goalies currently being inactive. She made four saves in the losing decision.

UP NEXT
The Comets hit the road on Saturday to play Kalamazoo. First draw from Michigan is set for 12:00 p.m.