2008 Woodie Awards
Mixed results for women's lacrosse leaves record at 6-4
Molly Biddiscombe
Issue date: 4/20/07 Section: Sports
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The Mules women's lacrosse lost to Wesleyan University on Saturday, April 14, for the first time in six years with a score of 12-7. Colby traveled down to Connecticut as the potential underdog as their 19th national ranking loomed six places below the Cardinal's 13th spot. Prior to last weekend's play, Colby boasted a 8-2 overall record against the Cardinals in all New England Small College Athletic Conference round robin play.
The Mules opened Saturday's game with a 4-3 lead, but the Cardinals quickly turned the tables and captured the lead, with the game standing at 7-4 at halftime. Despite valiant efforts by the Mules the margin never dropped below four goals as Wesleyan held Colby at bay during the second half. Cardinal Sophia Kim '08 scored four goals against Colby, three of which were netted in the span of 4:08 to trigger a six-goal Wesleyan run.
On the Mule side, Lauren Barrett '08 scored three goals for the Mules as her teammate Kate Sheridan '09 added two goals and one assist. Captain Allie Libby '07 and Cary Finnegan '09 both netted one goal each. Colby now stands at a 2-4 record against NESCAC teams.
Despite a disappointing loss, the Mules sang a different tune the very next day at Wheaton College. Rebounding off of Saturday's loss, Colby dominated Wheaton on Sunday by a score of 18-3. Anxious for a victory, the Mules exploded out of the starting gates and score eight consecutive unanswered goals in the first half. Wheaton was only able to squeak one goal by Colby's defense during the first half-the Mules lead 11-1 at halftime. A handful of teammates contributed to this sound win; Courtney Drake '07 netted four goals and added two assists. Libby boasted two goals and five assists, while Sheridan scored three goals and three assists. Captain Libba Cox '07, Becky Julian '09, Lauren Strazzula '09 all added two goals while Lauren Barrett '08, Heather Nickerson '09 and Finnegan had one apiece.
Goaltender Catharine O'Brien '07 played a dominant first half with four saves and one goal against. First-year goalie Keryn Meierdiercks saw some time in the second half, as she went 2 for 4. The game was stopped early due to treacherous weather conditions. The Mules overall record now stands at 6-4.
The Mules opened Saturday's game with a 4-3 lead, but the Cardinals quickly turned the tables and captured the lead, with the game standing at 7-4 at halftime. Despite valiant efforts by the Mules the margin never dropped below four goals as Wesleyan held Colby at bay during the second half. Cardinal Sophia Kim '08 scored four goals against Colby, three of which were netted in the span of 4:08 to trigger a six-goal Wesleyan run.
On the Mule side, Lauren Barrett '08 scored three goals for the Mules as her teammate Kate Sheridan '09 added two goals and one assist. Captain Allie Libby '07 and Cary Finnegan '09 both netted one goal each. Colby now stands at a 2-4 record against NESCAC teams.
Despite a disappointing loss, the Mules sang a different tune the very next day at Wheaton College. Rebounding off of Saturday's loss, Colby dominated Wheaton on Sunday by a score of 18-3. Anxious for a victory, the Mules exploded out of the starting gates and score eight consecutive unanswered goals in the first half. Wheaton was only able to squeak one goal by Colby's defense during the first half-the Mules lead 11-1 at halftime. A handful of teammates contributed to this sound win; Courtney Drake '07 netted four goals and added two assists. Libby boasted two goals and five assists, while Sheridan scored three goals and three assists. Captain Libba Cox '07, Becky Julian '09, Lauren Strazzula '09 all added two goals while Lauren Barrett '08, Heather Nickerson '09 and Finnegan had one apiece.
Goaltender Catharine O'Brien '07 played a dominant first half with four saves and one goal against. First-year goalie Keryn Meierdiercks saw some time in the second half, as she went 2 for 4. The game was stopped early due to treacherous weather conditions. The Mules overall record now stands at 6-4.
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