Williamsport, PA (March 5, 2019) - Sophomore
Eilis McCall scored unassisted with 45 seconds left lifting the DeSales University women's lacrosse team past Lycoming College, 16-15, in non-conference action on Tuesday afternoon.
The Basics
- Final Score: DeSales - 16, Lycoming - 15
- Records: DeSales (1-3); Lycoming (0-3)
How it Happened
- After falling behind 2-0, DeSales jumped out to a 5-3 lead scoring five of the next six goals after the 2-0 deficit.
- The Warriors tied the game at five and the two teams traded goals the rest of the first-half with the score tied at eight at the break.
- The Bulldogs scored three of the first four goals in the second half to take an 11-9 lead before LC tied the game at 11.
- Tied at 12, DSU scored three straight to take a 15-12 lead before Lycoming answered with three straight to the game at 15 with 3:33 to go.
- After both teams came up empty on possessions, McCall had the ball around the back of the cage, drove right, and scored unassisted in front of the goal with 45 seconds left and DSU held on from there.
Top Bulldog Performers
For the Foes
- Kelly McGinniss had a game-high six goals in the loss.
- Thamina Peti finished with three goals and one assist and Hailey Kimble added two goals and two assists.
Inside the Box Score
- DeSales out-shot Lycoming, 32-25, while the Warrios had a 22-15 advantage in ground balls.
- Lyco won 18-of-33 draw controls.
- DeSales forced 23 Warrior turnovers.
Up Next
- The Bulldogs are off the rest of the week and will return to action on Wednesday, March 13th when they travel to Gwynedd-Mercy University at 7:00 pm.
