STANDISH, Maine – Emmanuel College (6-4, 4-0 GNAC) rallied from a 10-2 deficit by scoring nine unanswered goals in the second half to defeat Saint Joseph's College (6-3, 2-1 GNAC), 11-10, in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) North Division women's lacrosse action at the SJC Athletics Complex on Saturday afternoon.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
Leading 9-2 at halftime, the Monks seemingly had the game in hand and running time was not out of the question, especially after senior Bridget Collins (Milford, Conn.) netted her third goal of the day 39 seconds into the third period. The tide turned in dramatic fashion however, as the Saints capped the third quarter with three straight goals – including a pair from sophomore Livia Fedele (Spencerport, N.Y.) – to cut the SJC lead down to 10-5 going into the fourth frame.
Momentum continued to favor the visitors in the final segment, a span during which Emmanuel potted six consecutive strikes, including three from Fedele, who netted the game-tying goal on a free-position attempt with 4:43 remaining. Sophomore midfielder Avery Robillard (Rowley, Mass.) slammed home the game-clincher off a Madeline Wright (Mattapoisett, Mass.) pass with 2:13 on the clock.
The Saints won the ensuing draw and played the possession game, negating the Monks' chances of forcing overtime.
TEAM STATS:
Saint Joseph's held the lead in shots (25-24) and draw controls (14-10) while Emmanuel posted the advantage in shots on goal (18-16), ground balls (33-29), and caused turnovers (19-17) in the conference victory.
THE KEEPERS:
SJC sophomore starter Alexis Eldridge (Effingham, N.H.) took the loss after making a pair of saves and with four goals allowed in 34:43 and junior Morgan Wright (Chelmsford, Mass.) posted five stops with three ground balls and three caused turnovers while giving up seven goals in 25:17.
Emmanuel starter Isabella Thomas (Miami, Fla.) turned away six shots in the triumph.
LEADERS – SAINT JOSEPH'S:
- Junior Mackenzie Siebert (Naples, Maine) scored four goals with an assist and two ground balls
- Collins netted three goals with two ground balls
- Sophomore Celia Melanson (Waterford, Conn.) tallied two goals and an assist with four draw controls
- Senior Carson Battaglia (Gorham, Maine) added an assist with five ground balls and six draw controls
- Senior Madison Scott (Cumberland, Maine) picked up four ground balls and four caused turnovers
- Senior Heather Rohr (Merrimack, N.H.) chipped in with five ground balls and three caused turnovers
LEADERS – EMMANUEL:
- Fedele scored a game-high five goals with an assist and three ground balls
- Wright added two goals and two assists with three ground balls, four draw controls, and two caused turnovers
- Junior Rachel Canedy (Woodstock, Conn.) scored twice with three ground balls
- Sophomore Ella Marschitz (Naperville, Ill.) contributed an assist, six ground balls, and three caused turnovers
HISTORICALLY SPEAKING:
With the loss, Saint Joseph's falls to 13-3 all-time versus Emmanuel College as the Saints end a nine-game losing streak at the hands of the Monks. For Emmanuel, today's win over St. Joe's is the team's first since April 26, 2014.
NEXT!
Saint Joseph's is scheduled to play at Colby-Sawyer College on Tuesday at 4:30 PM.
