Center Valley, PA (March 17, 2023) - The DeSales University women's lacrosse team out-scored Maritime College, 8-5, in the second-half to hand the Privateers their first loss of the season, 15-14, in non-conference action on Friday evening.
The Basics
- Final Score:Â DeSales - 15, Maritime - 14
- Records: DeSales (3-4 overall); Maritime (3-1 overall)
- DSU evens the series avenging a 17-7 loss last season to the Privateers.
How it Happened
- This game was back-and-forth the entire way as neither team led by more than three goals at anytime.
- DSU held a 4-3 lead after one quarter of play before Maritime controlled the second quarter out-scoring DeSales, 6-3, including three straight goals to end the half and take a 9-7 lead into the halftime locker room.
- After trading goals to start the third quarter the Bulldogs scored four straight to take a 12-10.
- The Privateers got within one to end the third quarter and scored first in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 12.
- Senior Marina Bradley gave DSU the lead for good just eight seconds later starting a string of three straight goals giving DSU a 15-12 lead and the Bulldogs held on from there.
Top Bulldog Performers
For the Foes
- Nicole Johnson had five goals and one assist, along with six draw controls.
- Allison Jillson Neuwirth added two goals and three assists.
Inside the Box Score
- Maritime out-shot DeSales, 31-26, and had a 13-9 advantage in ground balls.
- The Privateers had a slim 17-16 edge in draw controls.
Up Next
- DeSales is back in action on Wednesday when they host Albright College in a non-conference game beginning at 7:00 pm.
