ASHLAND, Ohio -- The Lake Erie women's lacrosse team faced Ashland in their conference opener, falling 21-3. From the opening face-off, the Eagles set the tone, scoring twice in the first 38 seconds. By halftime, the scoreboard read 14-1, and the second half didn't bring much relief. With the loss, the Storm drop to 1-6 on the season.
Game Recap
The first period set the stage for a tough afternoon, as Lake Erie found themselves outscored 11-1. Nearly everything that could go wrong did—losing 11-2 on draw controls, committing five turnovers on limited possessions, and managing just two shots compared to Ashland's 13. The lone bright spot came at the 11:19 mark when, who else but
Brooke McNeal, found the net to briefly bring the game within two.
From there, Ashland rattled off 14 unanswered goals, a streak that stretched deep into the third period. The Storm finally broke the drought with back-to-back goals from Amelia Shirk and Madelyn Goodrich, but the Eagles quickly reasserted control, scoring the final four goals to secure the dominant win.
Player Notes
Team Notes
- Shots: Ashland 30, Lake Erie 8
- Saves: Ashland 5, Lake Erie 2
- Turnovers: 20 each
- Clears: Lake Erie 8/14, Ashland 14/15
- Groundballs: Ashland 18, Lake Erie 17
- Draw Controls: Ashland 21, Lake Erie 6
- Free-Position Shots: Lake Erie 1/2, Ashland 2/3
The Matchup
Lake Erie remains winless against Ashland, now 0-7 in the series dating back four seasons.
Looking Ahead
Next, the Storm return home for a non-conference matchup against Davis & Elkins on Friday, March 21, at 6 PM. The Senators come in at 3-6, with wins over Saint Vincent, District of Columbia, and Virginia State. Lake Erie holds a 4-1 all-time record against Davis & Elkins but fell last season on the road, 10-6.
Key players to watch for the Senators include Ari Hinton, a 5'6" senior and the team's leading scorer and playmaker, as well as Rylee Anderson, a Lake Catholic High School grad with 13 goals and six assists.
