2008 Woodie Awards
Women's lacrosse drops tight one, then wins big
Mackenzie Morton
Issue date: 3/9/07 Section: Sports
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On March 3 and 4 the UPS women's lacrosse team played Linfield and Pacific in two non-conference matches. They dropped their opening game after a hard-fought battle against the Linfield Wildcats, coming up short a mere 15-14. The following day, however, they crushed the Pacific Boxers 22-1.
The game against Linfield started quickly, with an exchange of goals within the first two minutes. Freshman Karen Hansen scored on her first attempt against the Wildcats, to be followed a minute later by sophomore Jessica Knight, who scored another goal for the Loggers.
After a quick first half, Linfield led 10-8, and the second half opened again with rapid goals from each team. Linfield built up the lead 14-10 with just under 20 minutes remaining. The Loggers battled back, eventually tying the game up with 8:30 minutes left, but the comeback was not to be as Linfield fired 30 seconds later, giving the Wildcats the lead for good.
"We were disappointed in the loss because we were so close. We kept tying and then they would come back and score, but overall our team played really well," Sarah Meister said.
UPS's offense was strong with three Loggers scoring multiple goals. Linfield's goalie was just too much for the Loggers' offense, however, as she recorded 12 saves in front of the Linfield net. The Loggers' goalie, freshman Erienne Pederson, had an almost equally impressive performance, recording 10 saves of her own.
In the second game the Loggers easily handled the Pacific Boxers, making sure the Boxers' first ever varsity game was one to forget.
The Loggers' stifling defense allowed only five shots from the Boxers during the entire contest. UPS also racked up 42 shots. Clearly, the Loggers offense was outstanding in this lopsided victory. Another telling statistic in the game was turnovers, as the Boxers had 19 compared to UPS's five.
Hansen and senior Ellen Fisher found the back of the net four times. Sophomore Lindsey O'Brian had a phenomenal performance as well, netting three goals with four assists.
Undoubtedly this weekend was bittersweet, and while the Loggers were disappointed in their loss against Linfield, they expect to beat Linfield the next time around.
"We expect to do really well this season. We have a really strong offense and offensive plays along with a strong defense. We are constantly shooting and throwing out passes. This season should be awesome," Meister said.
• Mackenzie Morton does not like to be asked, "where my dogs at?"
The game against Linfield started quickly, with an exchange of goals within the first two minutes. Freshman Karen Hansen scored on her first attempt against the Wildcats, to be followed a minute later by sophomore Jessica Knight, who scored another goal for the Loggers.
After a quick first half, Linfield led 10-8, and the second half opened again with rapid goals from each team. Linfield built up the lead 14-10 with just under 20 minutes remaining. The Loggers battled back, eventually tying the game up with 8:30 minutes left, but the comeback was not to be as Linfield fired 30 seconds later, giving the Wildcats the lead for good.
"We were disappointed in the loss because we were so close. We kept tying and then they would come back and score, but overall our team played really well," Sarah Meister said.
UPS's offense was strong with three Loggers scoring multiple goals. Linfield's goalie was just too much for the Loggers' offense, however, as she recorded 12 saves in front of the Linfield net. The Loggers' goalie, freshman Erienne Pederson, had an almost equally impressive performance, recording 10 saves of her own.
In the second game the Loggers easily handled the Pacific Boxers, making sure the Boxers' first ever varsity game was one to forget.
The Loggers' stifling defense allowed only five shots from the Boxers during the entire contest. UPS also racked up 42 shots. Clearly, the Loggers offense was outstanding in this lopsided victory. Another telling statistic in the game was turnovers, as the Boxers had 19 compared to UPS's five.
Hansen and senior Ellen Fisher found the back of the net four times. Sophomore Lindsey O'Brian had a phenomenal performance as well, netting three goals with four assists.
Undoubtedly this weekend was bittersweet, and while the Loggers were disappointed in their loss against Linfield, they expect to beat Linfield the next time around.
"We expect to do really well this season. We have a really strong offense and offensive plays along with a strong defense. We are constantly shooting and throwing out passes. This season should be awesome," Meister said.
• Mackenzie Morton does not like to be asked, "where my dogs at?"
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