PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - The Towson University women's lacrosse team traveled to Philadelphia for the team's last non-conference matchup of the season against No. 25 Penn. The Tigers (6-10, 4-2 CAA) dropped to the Quakers (8-6, 5-1 Ivy League) Wednesday evening.
Luca DeMaio paced the Tigers in goals with a hat trick, while Elise Smigiel added two. Valerie Thompson, Hailey Waldron and Hannah Lewis each chipped in one.
Key Stats vs. No. 25 Penn
- Penn outshot Towson, 43-17.
- The Tigers recorded six saves while the Quakers tallied five.
- Towson won the draw control game, 15-14.
How it Happened vs. No. 25 Penn
- The Quakers struck first midway through the opening quarter, scoring three consecutive goals.
- Hannah Lewis trimmed the deficit to two with a goal in the final minute of the period.
- Elise Smigiel found the back of the net just 48 seconds into the second quarter, bringing the Tigers within one.
- Penn responded with a 2-0 run before Luca DeMaio capitalized on a free-position opportunity.
- The teams traded goals, with Towson's third of the quarter coming from DeMaio.
- Penn then used a 4-0 run to extend its lead to 10-4 heading into halftime.
- Both sides opened the second half with matching two-goal runs, making it 12-6.
- The Quakers added two more goals to close out the third quarter.
- DeMaio completed her hat trick early in the final period with another free-position goal.
- Penn answered with two more scores before Smigiel netted her second of the game.
- The Quakers closed on a 4-0, as the Tigers fell 8-20.
Inside the Numbers vs. No. 25 Penn
- Luca DeMaio went 2-2 on free position attempts.
- Hannah Lewis continues her streak of scoring at least one goal in each game this season.
Up Next
The Tigers travel to West Long Branch, New Jersey on Saturday, April 25 for the team's last Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) matchup against Monmouth. The opening draw is set for 2:00 p.m. and will be streamed on FloCollege.
