The Basics
Score: Roberts Wesleyan 10 – Mercyhurst 15
Records: Roberts Wesleyan 4-7 | Mercyhurst 11-1
Location: RWC Lacrosse Field – Rochester, N.Y.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Roberts Wesleyan came up short in a hard fought battle against No. 5 Mercyhurst. The Redhawks kept the game close, only behind three goals at the end of the first half.
Seven Redhawks contributed to the scoring with
Amanda Cluck,
Cassley Jackowski,
Megan Burnham,
Kelsey Covel,
Loren Dunn,
Ali Fox, and
Johannah Price all had shots finding the back of the net. Goalkeeper
Shannon Knapp, 18 saves, came up one save short of tying her personal record of 19.
Turning Point
The second half started with a goal from Dunn. Roberts Wesleyan fought hard to keep up with the visiting Lakers as Mercyhurst went on to score eight times in the half.
Individual Leaders
- Covel scored twice off of three shots, she also had two groundballs in the game.
- Dunn had three goals in the game off of six shots. She also has five groundballs and three caused turnovers.
Inside the Box Score
- The Redhawks played physical defense, receiving two yellow cards in the bottom of the second half.
- 21 of 26 shots taken by Roberts Wesleyan were on goal.
- The Redhawks earned 17 groundballs compared to the Lakers' eight.
News & Notes
- With her one goal, Jackowski leads the team in points with 49 (37 goals, 12 assists). She also leads the ECC in goals.
- Knapp leads the ECC in saves with 118.
Up Next
The Redhawks are away for one game before returning home on April 16. They take on Queens, April 9 at 1 pm.