Lehigh University
Mount St. Mary's
Lehigh edges MSM 10-9 in season opener
2/16/2008 12:00:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse
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“It was a game of changing momentum,” said Lehigh head coach Liz Brode Ota. “I think we had our fair share of first game nerves, and there’s a certain pressure in the games that you don’t feel in practice. It was really a 50-50 type game but we’re thrilled that we came out on the winning end.”
The Mountain Hawks raced to a 4-1 lead in the first seven minutes of play behind two goals from Dykstra, and one each from junior Sara MacIntyre and freshman Allison Thomas. A goal from Katelyn Catanese put the Mountaineers within two, before Lehigh re-established a two goal lead behind goals from MacIntyre and Smith.
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Carmola keyed Lehigh’s comeback with two goals less than a minute apart, and then Dykstra added an unassisted tally 26 seconds later for the Brown and White.
Down 10-8, Mary Kate Lavin scored to bring the Mount within one with 14:31 to play, but it would be the final goal of the afternoon. Mount
Lehigh out shot Mount St. Mary’s 27-21 for the game and held a 15-10 advantage in ground balls. Junior Meagan Tenety netted a pair of assists and led Lehigh with three ground balls. The Mountain Hawks also held a 14-7 advantage in draw controls. Sophomore Kelsy Ferris made seven saves in goal for Lehigh, while Jane Karger stopped 11 shots for Mount St. Mary’s.
The Mountaineers were led by Catanese’s four goals, while Rebecca Douglas handed out three assists.
The Mountain Hawks return to action on Monday when they travel to
