Women's Lacrosse drops season opener at Transylvania

Women's Lacrosse drops season opener at Transylvania

The Muskingum women's lacrosse team dropped its season opener at Transylvania, Ky. Saturday afternoon, 13-6.

The Basics 

  • Records: Muskingum (0-1 overall), Transylvania (1-0 overall)
  • Location: Lexington, Ky. - Pat Deacon Stadium 

Inside the Numbers

  • Muskingum found themselves trailing early before a goal by junior Paige Watterman with 28:25 to play in the opening half tied the contest at 1-1.
  • Minutes later, junior Kaeleigh Norvet connected for her first goal of the season knotting the contest once more, 2-2.
  • The Transylvania offense exploded in the final 10 minutes of the half taking the 9-5 lead at the break.
  • The Pioneers tacked on four more goals in the second half en route to the 13-6 victory.

Game Notes

  • Watterman and Norvet led the way for the Muskies netting two goals each.
  • Juniors Sydni Uhrig and Erin Riley both scored one goal each.
  • In goal, junior Kate Shamel recorded 21 saves. 
  • Muskingum ended the outing with 12 shots, eight of which were on goal.
  • Emma Oliver led the way for the Pioneers connecting for a game-high seven goals.

Up Next

  • Muskingum returns to action Sunday, February 19 at Thomas More, Ky. Face-off is set for 1:00 p.m.