BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Hendrix College women's lacrosse nearly erased an eight-goal deficit, falling to Birmingham-Southern College 17-16 in rainy Southern Athletic Association action Saturday evening.
The Panthers (5-6, 2-3) jumped out to a 12-4 lead but the Warriors (4-6, 1-3) scored the final four goals of the first half to make the game 12-8. BSC led 17-11 with 21:36 remaining, but Hendrix chipped away at the deficit scoring five consecutive goals over the next 13 minutes. BSC managed maintain position for the majority of the final minutes of the game to hold off the Warriors' come back.
Hendrix recorded 16 goals, nine assists, 33 shots, 24 on goal, 13 ground balls, 17 draw controls, 19 turnovers, five caused turnovers and were 11-of-18 on clear attempts. BSC had 17 goals, five assists, 38 shots, 30 on goal, 21 ground balls, 17 draws, 18 turnovers, eight caused turnovers and were 15-of-19 on clears.
Hendrix Notes
- Sophomore attacker
Morgan Dasch set a pair of school records with 11 points and seven assists. She also scored four goals and won four draws.
- Junior attacker
Bridget Umble scored a career-high seven goals.
- Junior midfielder
Reilly Frazier posted two goals and an assist.
- Junior midfielder
Shelby Hill had a goal, three ground balls and three draws.
- Junior midfielder
Kaitlyn Smith scored a goal with three ground balls and two draws.
- Senior midfielder
Meghan Ayers also recorded a goal.
- Senior midfielder
Raychl Reger had an assist and seven draw controls.
- Senior defender
Gabryele Pochron caused two turnovers.
- Sophomore goalkeeper
Alexis Truitt posted 13 saves.
Birmingham-Southern Notes
- Ashley Shepard led the Panthers with five goals.
- Alyssa Gentyzel had four goals and an assist with four ground balls and five draws.
- Natalie Daniel had three goals, an assist and six draws.
- Jade Cox recorded three goals, an assist, four ground balls and caused two turnovers.
Up Next
Hendrix will face Rhodes next Saturday in Memphis, Tenn.
