HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. – The Cabrini University women's lacrosse team defeated Centenary University for their fifth Atlantic East Conference victory of the season. The Cavaliers jumped out to a 13-0 first quarter lead, ultimately taking the contest by a 17-2 final. Cabrini has two games left before the AEC Tournament, the first being a home matchup with Immaculata on Saturday.
Scoring
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Morgan McClintock led all goalscorers with 4, as
Olivia Pace and
Caroline Gallagher had 3.
Krista Geibler and
Whitney Hershey netted 2 goals, while
Olivia Little,
Neve Murphy, and
Cassidy Starner had 1.
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Olivia Little added 5 assists, followed by
Morgan McClintock with 3 and
Alena Catka with 2.
Tessa Vannello,
Cassidy Starner,
Neve Murphy, and
Caroline Gallagher each contributed a helper.
Defensive
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Morgan McClintock earned 3 caused turnovers as
Alena Catka had 2. Seven Cavaliers forced a single caused turnover:
Moira Ward,
Sammie Voelker,
Cassidy Starner,
Neve Murphy,
Olivia Pace,
Caroline Gallagher, and
Susie Miller.
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Morgan McClintock led the ground ball category with 3 while
Alyssa Kolasa had 2. Nine Cavaliers grabbed one ground ball:
Marissa Mullan,
Amelia D'Urso,
Sammie Voelker,
Moira Ward,
Cassidy Starner,
Alena Catka,
Caroline Gallagher,
Neve Murphy, and
Olivia Pace.
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Olivia Little and
Alena Catka each secured 5 draw controls, followed by
Morgan McClintock with 2 and
Alyssa Kolasa and
Caroline Gallagher with 1.
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Abbey Fenton got the start and the winning decision in goal, as
Susie Miller made 5 second half saves.
Cabrini 17, Centenary 2
How it Happened
- Cabrini took early control of the contest, netting six goals in the first four minutes.
- The Cavaliers scored seven more times before the end of the first quarter, including a stretch of three consecutive shorthanded goals.
- Centenary scored to open the second quarter and netted their second goal just before halftime. The Cyclones' goals were separated by a pair of Cabrini scores.
- The Cavaliers scored once in each of the final two frames, taking the game by a 17-2 final.
Team Stats
- Cabrini outshot Centenary 22-15 behind a 17-1 first quarter shot advantage.
- The Cavaliers made 6 saves to the Cyclones' 3.
- Cabrini led both the ground ball and draw control category 14 to 8.
- The Cavaliers converted on 1 of 2 free position shots, while the Cyclones were 0 for 4.
- Both teams were penalized twice. Cabrini scored on both of their player up chances and delivered three shorthanded goals.
Cavalier Leaders
Goals: McClintock (4), Gallagher/Pace (3)
Assists: Little (5), McClintock (3), Catka (2)
Points: McClintock (7), Little (6), Gallagher (4)
Shots: McClintock/Gallagher (4), Pace (3)
Ground Balls: McClintock (3), Kolasa (2)
Caused Turnovers: McClintock (3), Catka (2)
Draw Controls: Little/Catka (5), McClintock (2)
Saves: Miller (5), Fenton (1)
Up Next
Cabrini women's lacrosse has their final playing-season home game on Saturday, April 20th at 1pm. The Cavaliers will host Immaculata University with the chance to clinch the top seed in the Atlantic East Conference Tournament.
