COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. -- Second-ranked The College of New Jersey used a three-goal spurt in the second half to post a 12-8 victory over sixth-ranked Washington and Lee in women's lacrosse action on Saturday afternoon at Ursinus College.
The Generals, who saw an 11-game winning streak come to an end, got on board first when senior midfielder Megan Slosson (Cockeysville, Md./Maryvale Prep) scored on a free-position shot at 21:45. However, TCNJ then went on a 4-0 run that included three goals from senior attacker Karen Doane and one from junior attacker Rachel Gordon, to take a 4-1 lead with 15:43 left in the first half.
The Lions pushed out to a 6-2 lead with 12:09 left, but W&L responded with four-straight goals, including a pair by senior attacker Laura Henson (Atlanta, Ga./Westminster), to tie the game at 6-6 with 7:47 left in the half and the teams went into the break tied at 7-7.
TCNJ opened the second half with two-straight goals for a 9-7 lead with 20:55 left, but W&L struck again at 16:09 when senior attacker Christine Bender (Moorestown, N.J./Moorestown) scored to cut it to 9-8. The Lions then notched the final three scores of the game to pull away for the four-goal victory.
W&L (15-2) was led by junior midfielder Kelsi Robinson, who notched two goals and two assists. Henson totaled two goals and one assist, while Bender added two goals. Senior goalkeeper Sarah Tilbor (West Simsbury, Conn./Simsbury) played the entire 60 minutes and registered 12 saves.
TCNJ (11-1) was paced by Doane, who tallied five goals. Senior attacker Diane Haddeland added two goals, while freshman midfielder chipped in one goal and dished out one assist. Senior Caitlin Gregory played the entire contest between the pipes and stopped four shots.
Washington and Lee returns to action on Sat., Apr. 26 in the semifinals of the ODAC Tournament. The opponent, location and time are yet to be determined.
W&L GOALS:
Kelsi Robinson 2; Laura Henson 2; Christine Bender 2; Megan Slosson 1; Meredith Freeman 1.
W&L ASSISTS:
Kelsi Robinson 2; Laura Henson 1.
TCNJ GOALS:
Karen Doane 5; Diane Haddeland 2; Leigh Mitchell 1; Alison Jaeger 1; Toni-Anne Cavallo 1; Rachel Gordon 1; Lisa Seldeen 1.
TCNJ ASSISTS:
Alison Jaeger 1; Leigh Mitchell 1.
GOALKEEPERS:
Sarah Tilbor (W&L): 60:00, 12 saves, 12 GA
Caitlin Gregory (TCNJ): 60:00,4 saves, 8 GA
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