CASTLETON, Vt. – The Vermont State University Castleton women's lacrosse team defeated UMaine-Farmington, 15-13, in non-conference action at Dave Wolk Stadium.
The Basics
Final Score: Castleton 15, UMaine-Farmington 12
Location: Dave Wolk Stadium – Castleton, Vt.
Records: Castleton 6-8 | UMaine-Farmington 3-9
How it Happened
Despite
Halle Christian winning the opening draw, UMaine-Farmington struck first at 13:22. The visitors added another goal at 8:12 to take an early 2-0 lead.
UMF held the advantage throughout the first quarter until
Phoebe Loomis put Castleton on the board with a free-position goal at 4:21, cutting the deficit to 2-1. Christian scored 57 seconds into the second stanza to even the score at 2-2.
The Spartans took control at 11:36 when
Renny Cota netted her first goal of the day off an assist from
Courtney Magee. Cota struck again just 38 seconds later to extend the lead to 4-2.
UMaine-Farmington scored twice before halftime, but Castleton answered with three goals of its own—courtesy of Loomis,
Lanza Bellomo, and
Megan Culp—to carry a 7-4 lead into the break.
Cota opened the second half with another goal to push the lead to 8-4. UMF responded quickly with a pair of goals within a minute to stay within striking distance.
After trading goals, the Spartans went on a decisive four-goal run, with two from
Bella Gale and one each from Loomis and Christian, to take a 13-7 advantage. The Beavers closed the third quarter with two goals to make it 13-9.
The fourth quarter featured five total goals—three by UMaine-Farmington and two by Castleton—as the Spartans held on for a 15-12 victory. Loomis accounted for both Castleton goals in the final frame.
By the Numbers
- Loomis led all players with six points on five goals and one assist, while also securing a team-high five draw controls.
- Cota finished with four goals, while Gale and Christian added two apiece.
- Bellomo anchored the defense with five caused turnovers and seven ground balls, while also adding a goal.
- Gracie Hurlbut earned her third win of the season in goal, stopping nine shots.
What's Next
The Spartans will hit the road on Wednesday, April 22, as they travel the do battle with the Owls of Keene State in a 6:30 p.m. LEC matchup.
