Drexel University Athletics
Drexel University
5-3, 0-1CAA
Towson
5-3, 1-0CAA
Dragons Fall Short 11-7, Against Towson in the CAA Opener
3/18/2023 6:15:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
TOWSON, Md. - Corinne Bednarik scored a pair of goals and five other players added tallies, but the Dragons fell short in a 11-7 setback to Towson in their CAA opener on Saturday evening. The tilt was a rematch of last season's conference championship which sent Drexel to the NCAA Tournament. DU's record stands at 5-3 overall and 0-1 in conference play following today's game.
BY THE NUMBERS
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Defenders Peighton Bement and Belle McHugh each caused two turnovers.
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Jenika Cuocco found 11 saves in the contest which kept her CAA-leading save percentage at 50% on the season.
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On defense, Camryn Ryan led the unit with four ground balls.
HOW IT HAPPENED
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Hayleigh Simpson put the Dragons on the board first with a free-position score in the third minute. After two goals by the Tigers, Bednarik tied the contest at two headed into the second frame.
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At the start of the second quarter, Towson found the back of the net twice. Saundra Godshall answered back with a Dragons eight-meter tally to cut TU's deficit to one with four minutes until the half. At the end of the first two periods, the Tigers held a 6-3 lead.
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Grace Harding was successful on a free-position shot early into the second half. Towson held a six goal advantage into the final period.
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Lindsey Dean, Alex Wall and Bednarik tried to start a Dragons' rally in the final quarter of regulation as they each fired shots past the Tigers goalkeeper. The TU advantage was cut to 10-7 with ten minutes left.
UP NEXT
The Dragons return to Vidas Field for a Saturday evening matchup on March 25 with the William & Mary Tribe. The tilt will also be is Diabetes Awareness Night. Opening draw is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
