Tuesday, March 8
Bethlehem, Pa.
3 p.m.
Lehigh University
vs
Siena
Photo by: Morgan Weindel
Mountain Hawks’ Homestand Continues vs. Siena Tuesday
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Lehigh will look to bounce back from an overtime loss vs. Wagner Saturday when it remains home for its third game in seven days, hosting Siena at 3 p.m. on ESPN+. In a game of runs, the Mountain Hawks used a 3-0 second-half run to turn a halftime deficit into a lead, but Wagner scored three of the final four goals of regulation to force overtime, where Kasey Dorn's fourth goal of the game sent the Seahawks home winners.
Sophomore goalkeeper Hayley Hunt continued her stellar play in the victory, finishing with 15 saves as she stopped 32-of-45 sent her way over the two games last week (also stopping a career-high 17 of La Salle's 22 shots on goal in a 13-5 win). Hunt is now the national leader in saves per game (14.75) and save percentage (59.6).
Offensively, junior Katia Carnevale led the way with three goals, including two goals in the span of 16 seconds early in the third quarter that gave Lehigh the lead - both assisted by classmate Gabby Schneider in what looked like a replay. Schneider finished with three assists while another classmate, Emma Eberhardt, added a goal and three assists.
The Mountain Hawks caused 15 of Wagner's 19 turnovers, led by three from Schneider and senior Emma McGillis. Three others had two caused turnovers apiece. Eberhardt's six draw controls were a game-high, while junior Cassie Marte had five. The overtime game was Lehigh's first since an OT defeat at Vanderbilt in 2020. It also snapped Lehigh's seven-game home winning streak dating back to last season.
Both Hunt and Schneider were recognized as honorable mention on the Patriot League weekly honor roll for their efforts against La Salle and Wagner. Hunt posted 17 then 15 saves, while Schneider's week was highlighted by her seven points against the Explorers, eclipsing 100-career points, 50-career goals and 50-career assists in the same game.
Standing 2-2 on the season, Siena has alternated wins and losses, with its wins coming at New Hampshire (18-6) and vs. Colgate (16-13) while falling at Pitt (12-5) and against Vermont (13-10). Nicole McNeely leads the Saints in goals (10), assists (8) and points (17) while reigning MAAC Rookie of the Week Grace Dobrzynski has 11 points behind six goals and five assists. Jordan Bentley owns nine goals and an assist, along with a team-high 18 draw controls. McNeely's 14 groundballs lead the Saints while Emily Florillo's eight caused turnovers are No. 1 on Siena. Ally Mervine has seen the majority of time in goal, posting a 12.62 goals against average and 43.8 save percentage in 195 minutes.
Lehigh won the only previous meeting with Siena on Mar. 9, 2011 by an 11-7 final. The Mountain Hawks jumped out to a 9-1 lead and wouldn't look back, with Lauren Dykstra scoring five goals in the victory.
Following Tuesday's game, the Mountain Hawks will face Coastal Carolina in a neutral-site game in Sparks, Md. on Friday at 12 p.m.
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Sophomore goalkeeper Hayley Hunt continued her stellar play in the victory, finishing with 15 saves as she stopped 32-of-45 sent her way over the two games last week (also stopping a career-high 17 of La Salle's 22 shots on goal in a 13-5 win). Hunt is now the national leader in saves per game (14.75) and save percentage (59.6).
Offensively, junior Katia Carnevale led the way with three goals, including two goals in the span of 16 seconds early in the third quarter that gave Lehigh the lead - both assisted by classmate Gabby Schneider in what looked like a replay. Schneider finished with three assists while another classmate, Emma Eberhardt, added a goal and three assists.
The Mountain Hawks caused 15 of Wagner's 19 turnovers, led by three from Schneider and senior Emma McGillis. Three others had two caused turnovers apiece. Eberhardt's six draw controls were a game-high, while junior Cassie Marte had five. The overtime game was Lehigh's first since an OT defeat at Vanderbilt in 2020. It also snapped Lehigh's seven-game home winning streak dating back to last season.
Both Hunt and Schneider were recognized as honorable mention on the Patriot League weekly honor roll for their efforts against La Salle and Wagner. Hunt posted 17 then 15 saves, while Schneider's week was highlighted by her seven points against the Explorers, eclipsing 100-career points, 50-career goals and 50-career assists in the same game.
Standing 2-2 on the season, Siena has alternated wins and losses, with its wins coming at New Hampshire (18-6) and vs. Colgate (16-13) while falling at Pitt (12-5) and against Vermont (13-10). Nicole McNeely leads the Saints in goals (10), assists (8) and points (17) while reigning MAAC Rookie of the Week Grace Dobrzynski has 11 points behind six goals and five assists. Jordan Bentley owns nine goals and an assist, along with a team-high 18 draw controls. McNeely's 14 groundballs lead the Saints while Emily Florillo's eight caused turnovers are No. 1 on Siena. Ally Mervine has seen the majority of time in goal, posting a 12.62 goals against average and 43.8 save percentage in 195 minutes.
Lehigh won the only previous meeting with Siena on Mar. 9, 2011 by an 11-7 final. The Mountain Hawks jumped out to a 9-1 lead and wouldn't look back, with Lauren Dykstra scoring five goals in the victory.
Following Tuesday's game, the Mountain Hawks will face Coastal Carolina in a neutral-site game in Sparks, Md. on Friday at 12 p.m.
Like Lehigh Women's Lacrosse on Facebook and follow on Twitter and Instagram for exclusive content, team updates and more.
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