March 12, 2003
RICHMOND, VA - The University of Richmond fell to 0-3 on the year as the Old Dominion women's lacrosse team defeated the Spiders 12-10 this afternoon at Crenshaw Field. The Spiders held an 8-7 advantage at halftime but the Lady Monarchs held Richmond to just two goals in the second period.
The Monarchs were led by senior Melody Shotwell's (Fairfax Station, VA) seven goals, including the game-winning score with just over four minutes remaining.
Seven players scored for the Spiders with juniors Polly Purcell (EllicottCity, Md.) and Libby Berlacher (Villanova, Pa.) and freshman CarolineMcGuire (Darien, Ct.) each tallying two a piece.
The Spiders jumped to a 3-1 advantage after scoring two goals in a span ofthree seconds. Libby Berlacher contributed her first goal of the afternoon at the6:24 mark and on the ensuing draw, Caroline McGuire gained possession and raced downthe field to put the ball in the net. The Monarchs got within one offShotwell's first tally but Richmond scored three unanswered goals and heldonto a 6-2 advantage.
Richmond net the margin at 7-3 but the Monarchs scored the next fourgoals, including three from Shotwell, to knot the game at 7-7. ForRichmond, Polly Purcell responded 20 seconds later and set the halftime score at8-7.
In second half action, with the score tied at 10-10, Shotwell scored hersixth goal of the afternoon to give ODU the one-point edge at the 55:55mark. The Spiders were unable to convert on the offensive end andShotwell's final goal with :15 on the clock sealed the Monarchs victory.
The Lady Monarchs return to action in their first CAA contest as they host George Mason at Foreman Field on Friday.
Scoring Summary
1st2ndFinalODU7512UR8210
Goals:Richmond - Berlacher 2, McGuire 2, Purcell 2, Dolan 1, Habicht 1, Nuzzi 1, oklemba 1ODU - Shotwell 7, Hensil 3, Rodriguez 1, Smith 1
Goalie Saves:UR - Johnson 2, Swansburg 1, McGibbon 2ODU - Gannon 11
Shots: UR 18, ODU 17Free Position Shots: UR 4, ODU 2Ground Balls: UR 9, ODU 8Caused Turnovers: UR 10, ODU 6Turnovers: UR 9, ODU 12Draw Controls: UR 14, ODU 10Fouls: UR 12, ODU 7