The Muskingum women's lacrosse team slipped in its Ohio Athletic Conference opener against Baldwin Wallace on Saturday afternoon, 18-7. The game marked both teams' first OAC contest.

 The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (3-5 Overall, 0-1 OAC), Baldwin Wallace (3-6 Overall, 1-0 OAC)
• Location: North Athletic Turf Field – New Concord, Ohio 

How it Happened

• Baldwin Wallace led 3-1 at the end of the opening quarter.
• Carrying their momentum into the second period, Baldwin Wallace used a 4-1 second quarter to take a 7-2 lead into halftime.
• Muskingum outscored Baldwin Wallace 5-4 in the third quarter to cut its deficit, 11-7 heading into the final period.
• Baldwin Wallace outscored the muskies 7-0 in the final period to secure the win.

Inside the Numbers

• Muskingum finished the outing with 22 shots and 22 ground balls. The Muskies also caused 10 turnovers.
• Muskingum was led by sophomore Riley Hudock who tallied two goals and had four draw controls.
• Junior Hannah Heyboer, sophomore Haley Clifton, sophomore Megan Lang, freshman Maria Decaminada, and sophomore Riley Zwagerman each added on goal apiece to pace the Muskingum offense.
• Freshman Kyleigh Dahlgren notched 10 saves and secured seven ground balls in the net for Muskingum.
• Sophomore Kennedy Norch finished with four draw controls and two ground balls, while sophomore Milayna Williams also picked up four ground balls and had a team-high three caused turnovers. 
• Kaitlyn Hradek led the Yellow Jacket offense with six goals. 
• Baldwin Wallace goalkeeper Caroline Potteiger notched eight saves.

Up Next

Muskingum is back in action on Wednesday, March 29, when they host Capital. Game time is set for 7PM at the North Athletic Turf Field.