Lehigh tops Lafayette in thriller
9/21/2003 12:00:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse
Easton, PA – Sophomore Jen Fleming scored a goal with just four seconds remaining in double overtime to lift Lehigh (9-2, 2-2 Patriot League) to a 10-9 victory over rival Lafayette (3-11, 2-3 Patriot League) on Tuesday evening.
Lehigh took an early 2-1 lead on goals by juniors Emily Studdiford and Meredith Carso before the Leopards closed the half with four straight goals to take a 5-2 lead into halftime. Lehigh came out firing in the second half, going on an 8-1 run behind pairs of goals from Studdiford and Carso to take a 9-6 lead with 6:43 remaining. Lafayette would get three goals in the final 4:39 to tie the scoreand send the game to overtime. Neither team could score in the extra time until Fleming beat Lafayette’s Tracey Williams with just four seconds to play in the second overtime.
Carso, the Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week, and Studdiford each scored three goals in the win. Sophomore Barrie Cominsky had three ground balls, caused three turnovers and scored once. Senior Rosie Sherry also had three ground balls and caused three turnovers. Freshman Kyle Begina played all 68:56 in goal for Lehigh, making 10 saves.
"Our team played with a lot of determination," head coach Judy Baxter said. "They hustled and worked hard to fight back after falling behind. It was an exciting game and a great win."
The win marked the first win for Lehigh in the series since 1999. The game was the Mountain Hawks’ ninth win of the season, the most for the program since a 14-3 season in 1996. The victory also gave Lehigh a season best five straight wins.
Jennifer Stone led Lafayette with three goals. Erin Gallagher also had three points from a pair of goals and an assist. Williams played the entire 68:56 in cage, making 23 saves and surrendering ten goals.
The Mountain Hawks look to keep the win streak alive on Saturday, when Colgate visits the Ulrich Sports Complex for a 1:00 contest.
Scoring
Team | 1 | 2 | 1OT | 2OT | Final |
Lehigh | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
Lafayette | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Shots: Lehigh 36; Lafayette 28
Saves: Lehigh (Begina) 10; Lafayette (Williams) 23
Lehigh goals: Meredith Carso (4), Emily Studdiford (3), Barrie Cominsky, Kellan Van Hoesen, Rebecca Morley
Lehigh assists: Ella Studdiford
Lafayette goals: Jennifer Stone (3), Erin Gallagher (2), Lindsey Calla (2), Katie Layng, Fallon Cunningham
Lafayette assists: Erin Gallagher, Katie Layng, Cristin McGuinn
Ground Balls: Lehigh 12; Lafayette 12
Draw Controls: Lehigh 9; Lafayette 13
For more information, please contact Geoff Goyne, Lehigh Sports Media Relations.
Posted Wednesday, April 15, 2003
