COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Capital University women's lacrosse team (4-3, 0-0 OAC) came up on the wrong end of a close back-and-forth affair against Ohio Wesleyan (6-3, 0-0 NCAC) on Wednesday night, losing 17-16 in the final moments.

The Comets maintained a slim three-goal lead at the half, 9-6 after outscoring the Battling Bishops 4-3 in the first quarter and 5-3 in the second quarter. Ava Vendetti and Grace Osborn split the four first quarter goals evenly, with Osborn, Heather Stoner, Leah Leno, and Andi Henry picking up assists. Osborn and Vendetti added one each in the second quarter, joined by Henry, Brenna Todd, and Amber Street, with Osborn adding two assists as well.

Unfortunately, the three-goal advantage was swiftly erased in the third quarter as OWU put up six compared to three for CU. Again it was Osborn and Vendetti putting up the goals in the quarter, with Osborn taking two and Vendetti netting the other, leaving it all-square after three, 12-12. The fourth quarter was as close as could be as the two sides traded scores and seemed destined for overtime. That was until Ohio Wesleyan went ahead with two minutes remaining 17-16. Despite winning the consequent draw control, the Purple and White were unable to even the score and forced to take a shot clock violation, leaving OWU to run out the clock after a successful clear.

QUOTE FROM COACH CONCHECK
"It was a hard fought battle tonight and tough loss to walk away from. We didn't take care of the ball as well as we should have and this piece really hurt us. A lot of valuable lessons learned and adjustments to make as we now head into conference play. We are keeping our heads high!"

THE NUMBERS
Grace Osborn put up a game-high 10 points on seven goals and three assists, also grabbing team-highs 10 draw controls, three ground balls, and two caused turnovers.

Ava Vendetti netted five goals for five points alongside two draw controls, two ground balls, and two caused turnovers.

Andi Henry had five points on two goals and three assists while tying her career-high eight draw controls and picking up two ground balls.

Amber Street and Brenna Todd tallied one goal apiece. Street added a ground ball as well.

Leah Leno and Heather Stoner both turned in two assists. Leno also accounted for a ground ball and a caused turnover.

Rylee Jarvis grabbed a ground ball and Avery Hart collected a draw control.

Emily Serafinchon (3-2) made 11 saves in the losing decision with three ground balls.

UP NEXT
The Comets make the short drive up 71-North to Westerville on Saturday for the all-important Battle for the Oar against Otterbein. First draw is set for 5:00 p.m.