COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. – The Cabrini University women's lacrosse team mounted a successful comeback against Ursinus College, claiming the 16-11 non-conference victory. The Cavaliers trailed the Bears by as much as 4 goals, but a second quarter push gave Cabrini momentum they'd carry for the remainder of the contest.
Cabrini improves to 4-1 on the season, as the Cavs are set for a 5-game home stretch beginning on Wednesday afternoon against DeSales.
Goals
Olivia Little led all scorers with 5 goals, while
Neve Murphy and
Caroline Gallagher each had 3.
Shea Neary added 2 as
Cassidy Starner,
Morgan McClintock, and
Whitney Hershey all chipped in with one.
Defensive
-A season-high six Cavaliers earned multiple caused turnovers:
Caroline Gallagher led the way with 5, followed by
Olivia Little with 4,
Shea Neary and
Moira Ward with 3 apiece, and
Alyssa Kolasa and
Olivia Pace each earning 2.
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Shea Neary led all field players with 6 ground balls, followed by
Morgan McClintock's 4,
Caroline Gallagher and
Alyssa Kolasa's 3, and
Olivia Little and
Neve Murphy's pair.
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Abbey Fenton recorded 8 saves en route to her fifth winning decision on the year.
Program History
With 3:26 remaining in the second quarter,
Olivia Little's unassisted goal tied her with Kelli Romano, each with 333 career points in a Cavalier uniform. Just 36 seconds later, Liv added the helper on
Neve Murphy's goal, giving Little sole possession of Cabrini women's lacrosse's all-time point record. She collected two more goals and another assist in the second half, bringing her career point total to 337 by way of 196 goals and 141 assists.
Up Next
Cabrini women's lacrosse is set to host DeSales University at 4pm on March 20th. Wednesday's game will be the first of a five-game slate at Edith Robb Dixon Field.