CASTLETON, Vt. – The Vermont State University Castleton women's lacrosse team dropped an 11-9 decision to SUNY Potsdam on Wednesday evening at Dave Wolk Stadium.

The Basics
Final Score: Potsdam 11, Castleton 9
Location: Dave Wolk Stadium – Castleton, Vt.
Records: Potsdam 2-4 | Castleton 1-2

How It Happened
Potsdam opened the scoring with three goals in the first quarter, but Castleton responded behind Megan Culp and Renny Cota, who each converted on free-position opportunities to cut the deficit to 3-2 after one.

In the second quarter, the Bears added a pair of goals before Phoebe Loomis found the back of the net, keeping the Spartans within two at 5-3 heading into halftime.

Coming out of the break, Loomis sparked the offense with two more goals in the third quarter to complete her hat trick. Castleton continued to apply pressure as the Spartans matched Potsdam with three goals in the frame, but still trailed 8-6 entering the fourth.

In the final period, Castleton made one last push. The Spartans added three goals to pull within striking distance, but were unable to complete the comeback as Potsdam answered down the stretch to secure the 11-9 victory.

By the Numbers

• Loomis led the Spartans with three goals, including two on free-position attempts.
• Culp and Cota each added a goal, both coming on free-position chances.
• Eight of Castleton's nine scores came unassisted.

Up Next
Castleton will hit the road for a pair of contests this weekend, the first Saturday at 11 a.m., as it starts its LEC slate against Southern Maine.