TOWSON, Md. – The Towson University women's lacrosse team hosted Jacksonville University on Saturday morning at Tiger Field. The Tigers (2-5, 0-0 CAA) defeated the Dolphins (4-1, 0-0 ASUN) 14-13, snapping Jacksonville's undefeated record and ending Towson's losing streak.
Luca DeMaio led the Tigers with a career-high six goals. Elise Smigiel and Hannah Lewis each added two, while Savannah Safchuck, Valerie Thompson, Hailey Waldron and Tabi Reardon tallied one apiece.
Key Stats vs. Jacksonville
- Jenna Cardeno tallied nine saves compared to seven for Jacksonville.
- Towson took the edge in ground balls, 15-14.
- Both teams evened with shots on goal at 16.
How it Happened vs. Jacksonville
- The Dolphins opened the first quarter with a goal from Olivia Johnson, but the Tigers quickly responded as Luca DeMaio found the back of the net to even the score.
- Both teams exchanged two more goals apiece before Towson closed the quarter with two woman-up goals to take a 4-2 lead.
- Jacksonville kicked off the second quarter with a goal to cut the deficit to one, but Towson answered with a three-goal run to stretch its lead to 7-3.
- The Dolphins added another goal midway through the quarter, but Valerie Thompson responded at the 5:03 mark to push the Tigers' lead back to four.
- Both teams traded late goals before halftime, with Towson heading into the break with a 9-5 advantage.
- Jacksonville opened the second half with a free position goal, but DeMaio responded with a goal to complete her hat trick.
- The Dolphins added another goal before Towson tallied two more - one woman-down from Elise Smigiel and another from DeMaio on a free position attempt.
- Jacksonville and DeMaio each added two goals late in the third quarter, bringing the score to 14-9. DeMaio finished the day with a career-high six goals.
- Jacksonville scored four goals in the fourth quarter, but the Tigers held on for the 14-13 victory.
Up Next
The Tigers are slated to open CAA play next Saturday, March 14 at 12:00 p.m. in Buies Creek, North Carolina against Campbell.