WASHINGTON, D.C. – Catholic midfielder Kate Robinson scored the game-winning goal with just 31 second remaining in the second overtime period as the Cardinals defeated 11th-ranked Washington and Lee, 11-10, in women's lacrosse action on Saturday afternoon in Washington, D.C.
The Cardinals (7-3) took a 7-4 first-half lead on the strength of two goals by Robinson, but the Generals responded, scoring three of the first four goals in the second half to cut CUA's advantage to 8-7 with 16:12 remaining. Catholic midfielder Katie Bitonti upped the lead to 9-7 as she made good on a free position shot at the 12:32 mark, however, W&L responded with two goals to tie the contest with 10:56 to play. Catholic then would find the back of the net again as Robinson scored with 8:06 left, but sophomore midfielder Colleen Evans (Lexington, Va./Rockbridge County) registered the game-tying goal just 1:31 later to send the game to extra sessions and set up Robinson's heroics.
The Generals (7-3) were led by Evans, who tallied four goals and junior midfielder Megan Slosson's (Cockeysville, Md./Maryvale Prep) trio of scores. Sophomore attacker Kelsi Robinson (West Chester, Pa./Westtown) added two goal and a pair of assists. Junior Sarah Tilbor (West Simsbury, Conn./Simsbury) and sophomore Ali Hillyard (Media, Pa./Episcopal) split the game in goal. Tilbor made nine saves, while Hillyard posted six stops.
Robinson led Catholic with four goals, while Bitonti notched three goals and one assist. Melissa Brashear played the entire contest in between the pipes and racked up eight saves.
The Generals return to action on Wednesday when they travel to Sweet Briar for a 4:30 pm contest.
SCORING:
W&L GOALS: Colleen Evans 4; Megan Slosson 3; Kelsi Robinson 2; Mallory Lobisser 1.
W&L ASSISTS: Kelsi Robinson 2; Laura Henson 1; Karina Schless 1.
CUA GOALS: Kate Robinson 4; Katie Bitonti 3; Jessie Euler 2; Courtney Murray 1; Marcy Cuneo 1.
CUA ASSISTS: Katie Bitonti 1; Jessie Euler 1; Kate Narzikul 1; Jackie Seward 1.
GOALTENDING:
Sarah Tilbor (W&L), 30:00, 7 GA, 9 Saves
Ali Hillyard (W&L), 35:29, 4 GA, 6 Saves
Melissa Brashear (CUA), 65:29, 10 GA, 8 Saves
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