Photo Courtesy of UR Athletics
The University of Rochester Women’s Lacrosse team lost by one goal to the #16-ranked Geneseo Knights, with a score of 10-9. The Knights will move to a record of 5-0 overall, while the ‘Jackets move to 4-3.
With a number of players delivering for the ‘Jackets, the game was very much a balanced team effort. Emily Watson, Lauren Basil, Maddy Levy and Jamie Wallisch each chipped in two goals apiece, with Levy scoring in the last minute of play. Cassie Maher also added one goal for UR.
“This game represented the team working together and believing in each other’s abilities to succeed,” sophomore Jamie Wallisch said. “I’m so proud of our team and am looking forward to the game ahead.” The overwhelming support the ‘Jackets have for one another will only lead to further success in the future.
Wallish picked up three ground balls in addition to the one ground ball from Watson, four from Danielle Diacovo and three from Charlotte Berg. Watson also had eight draw controls. Maire Prosak played in goal all 60 minutes, making four saves and allowing ten goals.
For Geneseo, Liz Felix and Katey Hart led the Knights with five and four goals, respectively. Karen Boronczyk scored the other goal for Geneseo and Tara Basile tacked on two assists.
This is the ‘Jackets’ second consecutive one-goal loss. Although they didn’t come out on top, Rochester still had much to gain from both games.
“There’s a lot to be proud of and a lot to look forward to going into conference play,” sophomore Mara Karpp said. “One-goal losses are definitely motivating, and I think that the game yesterday [Geneseo] put us in a great position going into conference play this weekend.”
Looking forward, the ‘Jackets are very confident in their ability to win games. “Geneseo is a ranked team, which proves to me that our team can play at the highest level against the best teams in the country,” Karpp added.
The ‘Jackets will take on St. Lawrence University this Friday. at 4:00 p.m. at Fauver Stadium to kick off their conference schedule, and will play Clarkson University at home at 2:00 p.m. the following day.
Lewis is a member of the class of 2016.
