Lehigh tops Monmouth
9/21/2003 12:00:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse
West Long Branch, NJ – Lehigh won its second straight game by defeating Monmouth by a final score of 13-9 on Sunday afternoon. The win moves Lehigh to 6-2 on the season, including a perfect 2-0 on the road.
The Mountain Hawks would fall behind early, as Monmouth built a 4-1 lead in the game’s first ten minutes. Lehigh came back to take an 8-6 advantage into halftime, as both sophomore Kellan Van Hoesen and junior Emily Studdiford beat Monmouth keeper Emily Brugger twice. As a team, Lehigh was a perfect 3-3 on free position shots during the opening 30:00.
Van Hoesen added two more goals in the second half as the Mountain Hawks extended their lead. The sophomore attacker would finish the game with four goals, two assists and six points. Emily Studdiford added another goal in the second half for three goals, two assists and five points.
Sophomore midfielder Barrie Cominsky had another big game, scoring two goals, assisting on another, and picking up seven ground balls, all while forcing five turnovers. Freshman goalkeeper Kyle Begina made 14 saves in the win. Begina also stopped seven of Monmouth’s eight free position attempts. The Mountain Hawks also turned in eight assists as a unit.
"We were tested early, but we rose to meet the challenge," said head coach Judy Baxter. "We gained momentum in the second half and played very well in the midfield. We passed very well and played with a lot of confidence."
Kerry Pohmer scored three goals for Monmouth in the loss, while both Lisa Cherill and Krislyn McMahon snagged seven ground balls. Brugger played the entire contest in goal for the Hawks, stopping 12 shots.
The Mountain Hawks look to make it three in a row when Columbia visits the Ulrich Sports Complex. The Tuesday game is scheduled for a 4:00 start.
Scoring
Team | 1 | 2 | Final |
Lehigh | 8 | 5 | 13 |
Monmouth | 6 | 3 | 9 |
Shots: Lehigh 31; Momouth 25
Saves: Lehigh (Kyle Begina) 14; Monmouth (Emily Brugger) 12
Lehigh goals: Kellan Van Hoesen (4), Emily Studdiford (3), Barrie Cominsky (2), Ella Studdiford (2), Sarah Starsoneck, Jen Fleming
Lehigh assists: Kellan Van Hoesen (2), Emily Studdiford (2), Barrie Cominsky, Rosie Sherry, Sarah Starsoneck, Ella Studdiford
Monmouth Goals: Kerry Pohmer (3), Laura Levins, Lisa Cherill, Jeanette Stott, Stacy Sydlo, Jennie Versaggi, Krislyn McMahon
Monmouth Assists: Lisa Cherill, Larua Levins
Ground Balls: Lehigh 39; Monmouth 43
Turnovers: Lehigh 35; Monmouth 33
For more information, please contact Geoff Goyne, Lehigh Sports Media Relations.
Posted Sunday, March 30, 2003.
