Strong first-half lifts Women's Lacrosse past Thomas More

Muskingum controlled play for much of the first-half en route to the 11-8 win at Thomas More Sunday afternoon.

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (1-1 overall), Thomas More (0-1 overall)
• Location: Crestview Hills, Ky. - BB&T Field 

Inside the Numbers

• The Muskie offense wasted little time as junior Erin Riley connected with junior Sydni Uhrig for the games first goal with 26:04 remaining in the opening half.
• Junior Ashley Adams recorded her first goal of the season minutes later extending the Muskingum lead, 2-0.
• Thomas More responded scoring back-to-back goals, tying the contest at 2-2. 
• The Muskies combated the threat as junior Paige Watterman netted two goals in the final 10 minutes to give Muskingum the 5-2 advantage at the break.
• The Saints rallied in the second-half scoring four goals over an eight-minute span to cut the deficit to 8-6.
• Muskingum evaded the Saints defense scoring the final two goals of the contest to claim the 11-8 win.

Game Notes

• Junior Kaeleigh Norvet tied a game-high three goals on eight shots.
• Watterman, Adams and senior Julie Kelley all finished with two goals each.
• Between the pipes, junior Kate Shamel recorded 13 saves and recorded the win.
• Tori Liles and Josie Perrino led the way for Thomas More scoring three goals each.
• The Saints edged the Muskies in shots by a 37-23 margin.

Up Next

• Muskingum returns to action Wednesday, March 1 for its home opener with Franciscan. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m.