Purple Knights Fall To Lynn As Women's Lacrosse Wraps Up Florida Swing
UB Will Open Its 2023 Home Schedule Next Saturday, March 11 Against AIC
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
|
|
11 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 23 |
Team Stats
Lynn
| Game Statistics | Bridgeport | Lynn |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 8 | 37 |
| Ground Balls | 7 | 19 |
| Saves | 10 | 4 |
| Clears | 6-16 | 15-16 |
| Turnovers | 22 | 8 |
| Draw Controls | 14 | 15 |
| Free Position Shots | 1-4 | 2-3 |
Boca Raton, Fla.-UB's Danielle Kreitler (Grad., Shelton, Conn.) netted the first goal of the game just 56 seconds into play on Thursday, but the host Lyn University Knights, ranked number 14 in the nation, scored the next four goals and never looked back on their way to a 23-4 win over the visiting Purple Knights. UB is now 1-2 on the young 2023 season, and Lynn ups its season mark to 4-1.
Freshman Tara Dimaio (Shirley, N.Y.) had another strong outing for Bridgeport leading the team with two goals and five draw controls.
Graduate student Andrea Basilicato (Guilford, Conn.) put home the Purple Knights' other goal on the afternoon.
Bridgeport goalkeeper Jacklyn Mellia (Nanuet, N.Y.) made 10 saves on the day, as she was under constant pressure facing a total of 33 shots.
Up next, the UB women's lacrosse team heads home after its Florida swing and will open its 2023 home schedule next Saturday, March 11 at 3:00 p.m. when the Purple Knights host American International College.