SALISBURY, Md. – The St. Mary's College of Maryland women's lacrosse team returned to non-conference action Wednesday evening (April 17). St. Mary's College (8-6) suffered a 15-7 setback at the hands of fifth-ranked Salisbury University (11-3).
How It Happened
- The Seahawks were the first to find the back of the net as senior captain MC Mortimer (Baltimore, Md./Friends) notched an unassisted goal three minutes into the game. Salisbury responded with three unanswered goals to take a 3-1 lead into the second quarter.
- SU started the second period as it had ended the first, scoring three more in a row to claim a 6-1 advantage with 4:34 left in the first half. Junior attacker Hailey Betch (Severna Park, Md./Severna Park) halted the Sea Gulls' run with a goal with seven seconds to go, making it 6-2 at halftime.
- The two sides alternated the first four goals of the second half, maintaining a four-goal difference. Salisbury increased its lead to 10-5 as Leah Vilov scored with 1:32 left in the third.
- Once again, the two teams traded the first four goals to start the final frame with Betch pulling SMCM within 12-7 with 12:34 remaining in the game. The Sea Gulls closed out the game on a three-goal run for their second straight win.
Inside the Box Score
- Salisbury outshot the Seahawks, 42-18, and posted a 22-9 margin in ground balls.
- The Sea Gulls edged St. Mary's College, 14-13, in draw controls.
St. Mary's College Game Notes
- Betch finished the contest with a game-best five goals while Mortimer contributed a goal and an assist.
- Senior attacker Bella Dunigan (Catonsville, Md./Catonsville) chipped in two assists while sophomore attacker Katelin Scala (Catonsville, Md./Mount de Sales) collected a game- and season-best six draw controls.
- First-year Allie Greeley (Havre de Grace, Md./Havre de Grace) picked up 11 saves as SU snapped the Seahawks' four-game win streak.
Salisbury Game Notes
- Mary Hanzsche paced the Sea Gulls with five points on one goal and four assists while Miranda Mears tallied three goals.
Up Next for the Seahawks
- Apr. 26 vs. Mary Washington (5-8) – St. Mary's City, Md. (JLR Stadium) – 6 pm (Senior Day)
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