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MC Mortimer vs Bryn Athyn (3.23.24)
Bill Wood
1
Notre Dame (Md.) NDMU 2-6, 0-1
26
Winner St. Mary's (Md.) SMCW 8-5, 4-0
Notre Dame (Md.) NDMU
2-6, 0-1
1
Final
26
St. Mary's (Md.) SMCW
8-5, 4-0
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Notre Dame (Md.) NDMU 0 1 0 0 1
St. Mary's (Md.) SMCW 9 5 5 7 26

Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | | Nairem Moran

Seahawks Women’s Lacrosse Wraps Up Undefeated Conference Season

ST. MARY'S CITY, Md. – The St. Mary's College of Maryland women's lacrosse team concluded its third consecutive undefeated conference season Tuesday evening (Apr. 9). St. Mary's College (8-5, 4-0 UEC) handed Notre Dame of Maryland University (2-6, 0-1 UEC) a 26-1 setback as junior attacker Hailey Betch (Severna Park, Md./Severna Park) had herself a night, matching her career-highs of nine goals and 11 points. Additionally, Betch notched her 50th goal of the season.
 
The Seahawks locked up the No. 1 seed in the upcoming United East Conference Women's Lacrosse Championship Tournament as well. The playoffs will begin April 27 with first-round action.
 
How It Happened
  • SMCM rolled out to a 9-0 lead in the first quarter as senior captain MC Mortimer (Baltimore, Md./Friends), junior midfielder Madison Laine (Kingsville, Md./Mercy), and sophomore attacker Katelin Scala (Catonsville, Md./Mount de Sales) all tallied three points in the run.
 
  • St. Mary's College tacked on three more, including two consecutive goals by Betch, to stake a 12-0 advantage at 10:00 of the second period. The Gators avoided the shutout as Jade Stewart found the back of the net at the 5:01 mark. The Seahawks took a 14-1 lead into halftime.
 
  • The hosts outscored Notre Dame, 12-0, over the second half as Betch exploded for five goals, including three straight in a three-minute span.

Inside the Box Score
  • SMCM posted a season-high 55 shots to the Gators' eight while notching a 27-5 margin in ground balls.
  • St. Mary's College edged the visitors, 16-14, in draw controls as Scala, senior attacker Bella Dunigan (Catonsville, Md./Catonsville), and first-year defender Claire Boudreau (Towson, Md./Towson) all collected four draws each.
  • Notre Dame committed 22 turnovers and were 2-of-15 in clear attempts.
 
St. Mary's College Game Notes
  • Mortimer finished the night with three goals and two assists while first-year Sanne Elling (Ocean View, Del./Sussex Academy) contributed her second three-goal hat trick of the season.
  • Dunigan chipped in five points on a goal and career-best four assists while Scala added two goals and a season-high three helpers.
  • Senior captain Rachael Freeman (Baltimore, Md./Friends) collected five ground balls, two caused turnovers, and two draw controls to lead the Seahawks' defensive efforts.
  • First-year Allie Greeley (Havre de Grace, Md./Havre de Grace) made five stops in 43 minutes while first-year Annie Wise (Canton, Ga./Woodstock) posted a shutout in the final 17 minutes.
 
Notre Dame Game Notes
  • Stewart paced the Gators with four draw controls and a goal.
  • Leah Hasberry turned away 11 Seahawk shots in the team's third straight loss.

Up Next for the Seahawks
  • Apr. 12 vs. Scottish National Team – St. Mary's City, Md. (JLR Stadium) – 4 pm
 
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