Drexel University Athletics
Drexel University
6-3, 1-1CAA
William and Mary
5-5, 1-1CAA
Bednarik Scores her 100th goal as the Dragons Down William & Mary, 13-7
3/25/2023 7:42:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
PHILADELPHIA – Corinne Bednarik scored the 100th goal of her career as Drexel picked up its first conference win of the season, 13-7 over William & Mary on Saturday afternoon at Vidas Field. DU improved to 6-3 and 1-1 versus the CAA.
BY THE NUMBERS
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Corinne Bednarik earned a hat trick, eight draw controls, and five ground balls in the contest.
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Grace Harding (4), Bridget Finley (3), Maddie Fowler (2), and Alex Wall all tallied for the Dragons.
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DU won the draw control battle and was successful on 17 of 24 draws. Maura Cissel added five DCs in the circle.
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The Dragons caused 16 turnovers and went 17-18 on defensive clears.
HOW IT HAPPENED
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Finley gave Drexel the early lead, 48 seconds into the game as she fired a shot past the Tribe goalkeeper. Two minutes later W&M scored an equalizer. Bednarik and Fowler each scored on assists from Godshall with under six minutes left in the timeframe. The Tribe was successful on a free-position shot and the first quarter ended with DU up by one.
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Three Dragons scored in the second quarter as Harding tallied a hat-trick on a pass from Kate Marano. Godshall's four assists helped Drexel to an 8-4 advantage headed into halftime.
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DU started the second half strong as Bednarik earned the 100th goal of her career and Finley found her 19th of the season.
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Alex Wall added a goal to solidify the sixth victory for the Dragons in the final quarter. W&M scored twice in the quarter.
UP NEXT
The Dragons host San Diego State on Tuesday, March 28. The opening draw is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. from Vidas Field.
