Score: Nazareth College 18, Elmira College 1
Records: Elmira (0-7, 0-1 E8), Nazareth (4-3, 1-0 E8)
Location: Ernie Davis Academy – Elmira, N.Y.
ELMIRA, N.Y. -- The Elmira College women's lacrosse team struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Nazareth College in its Empire 8 Conference opener on Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Flyers earned an 18-1 win at Ernie Davis Academy.
Nazareth dominated possession of the ball on Saturday afternoon, as the Soaring Eagles defense was tested early and often. The Golden Flyers finished with a 41-4 advantage in shots, forcing EC's goaltending tandem of
Kacie Pierce '21 and
Krystyna Lilland '21 to make a combined 13 saves.
The Soaring Eagles got on the board through freshman standout
Stephanie Martin '22, who deposited her fourth goal of the season with a little over four minutes to play in the opening half. That was all the offense the Purple and Gold was able to muster however, as Nazareth's hounding defense kept the Soaring Eagles off of the board. Elmira's defense slowed the Golden Flyers' attack in the second half, but the damage was already done as EC fell to its conference foe.
News and Notes
- Martin's goal was her fourth of the season.
- Martin has scored in three consecutive games.
- Lilland posted seven saves, while Pierce finished with six.
- Kate Gibson '20, Tina O'Donnell '20 and Pierce all tied for the team-lead with three ground balls.
- Gibson has picked up at least three ground balls in four games this season.
Up Next
The Soaring Eagles continue Empire 8 play on the road on Wednesday, March 27, when they travel to Oneonta, New York, to battle Hartwick College. Opening draw against the Hawks is set for 4:00 p.m.
