MILLERSVILLE, Pa. - Millersville women's lacrosse fell behind early as No. 15 Kutztown pushed the tempo and claimed the 19-9 win.
The Marauders were trying to play catch-up in the fourth quarter as Kutztown controlled the first three quarters. Millersville scored four goals in the span of nine minutes while holding the Golden Bears to one goal. Ashlyn Simonetti was determined to find the back of the net, as scored two of her four goals in the fourth. She capitalized on man-up situations, as two goals came from the advantage.
The Marauders were in a deep deficit early as the Golden Bears went up 9-1 in the first quarter. They matched Kutztown's intensity in the second quarter as both teams scored three goals a piece but Kutztown had the gapping 12-4 lead going into the half. Millersville had more offensive success in the second quarter as they caused three turnovers that helped lead to two of their goals.
Leading the Marauders, Simonetti had a season high seven shots and with five on goal while matching her season high of goals scored in a game with four. Victoria Labrecque also notched a season high with two assists, one going to Simonetti and Liv Genovese.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Simonetti recorded her third hat trick on the season.
- Genovese tallied a pair of goals and an assist.
- Kutztown outshot Millersville 37 to 21.
- Millersville had six saves opposed to Kutztown's four.
- Draw controls were in Kutztown's favor as they accumulated 19 to Millersville's 13.
THOUGHTS FROM HEAD COACH KAITLYN HAFDELL
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Thoughts on the game today: "I think it shows, especially in the fourth-quarter that we are a team who battles until the last minute. It is unfortunate how the stamina and looks we get on net are late in the game but it shows we have the talent."
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Remarks and expectations going into the game against West Chester: "We need to bring that stamina and energy into the next game but from the start. Execution early and effectively is what is going to help set us up for success against out opponent. West Chester is going to be tough competition so we have to step up right away so we are not trying to overwork ourselves late in the game. "
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