Fast Start Powers Women’s Lacrosse to 13-7 Win at Chestnut Hill
Purple Knights improve to 3-2 overall, including 1-1 in CACC play.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
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0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
Team Stats
Chestnut Hill
| Game Statistics | Bridgeport | Chestnut Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 26 | 20 |
| Ground Balls | 12 | 15 |
| Saves | 8 | 9 |
| Clears | 16-18 | 19-18 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 14 |
| Draw Controls | 13 | 9 |
| Free Position Shots | 3-6 | 0-2 |
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Fueled by a dominant start that featured a first-quarter shutout, the University of Bridgeport's women's lacrosse team powered past Chestnut Hill, 13-7, on Saturday afternoon. The decisive victory improves the Purple Knights to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in CACC play.
UB wasted no time taking control, opening the contest on a 4-0 run and never looking back. The Purple Knights continued to pour it on in the second quarter, outscoring the Griffins 4-2 to take a commanding 8-2 lead into halftime.
Tara Dimaio led the way with a team-high four goals, while also surpassing the 200-point milestone for her career in the victory. She now has 201 points in 51 career games played.
Cassidy Dalton turned in a great performance of her own with four points on three goals and an assist, including a pair of fourth-quarter tallies to help seal the win.
Payton Noack added a hat trick for the Purple Knights, while Emily Stuart chipped in two goals and controlled the tempo with a team-best seven draw controls.
UB's final offensive leader was Evelyn Edwards who dished out a team-best two assists.
As a team, UB outshot Chestnut Hill 26-20 and held a 13-9 edge in draw controls, while goalkeeper Amber Militrano registered eight saves in net.
UP NEXT
The Purple Knights will host the defending CACC Champions Dominican on Wednesday at 3 p.m.