MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — No. 10 nationally ranked Trinity College advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals with a 14-9 victory over No. 8 Pomona-Pitzer in the NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship Third Round at Wesleyan University. The Bantams improved to 14-5 on the season, while the Sagehens concluded their year at 16-2.
What Happened
- Pomona-Pitzer scored two early goals to take a 2-0 lead within the first three minutes of play. The Bantams responded with a 7-0 run, beginning with back-to-back player-up goals by Kelsey Restivo and Sarah Marvin to even the score. Charlotte Troy added two free-position goals to give Trinity a 4-2 advantage, while Grace Denious and Kaeley Zito each contributed first-half goals.
- Denious capped the 7-0 run just one minute into the second quarter after a feed from Marvin. The Sagehens snapped the streak when Caili Cross scored her first goal of the game to make it 7-3.
- Three more Trinity goals extended the Bantams' lead to seven heading into halftime.
- Both teams scored twice in the third quarter, allowing Trinity to maintain its seven-goal advantage entering the fourth, 12-5.
- In the final frame, the Sagehens outscored the Bantams, but the comeback effort fell short as Trinity secured the 13-10 victory.
Inside the Numbers
- Shots: Trinity 23 | Pomona-Pitzer 25
- Shots on Goal: Trinity 17 | Pomona-Pitzer 19
- Draw Controls: Trinity 12 | Pomona-Pitzer 13
- Ground Balls: Trinity 23 | Pomona-Pitzer 21
- Caused Turnovers: Trinity 15 | Pomona-Pitzer 14
- Clears: Trinity 19-of-26 | Pomona-Pitzer 18-of-23
Goalkeeping
- Trinity — Alison MacDougall (W, 10 saves, 9 goals allowed)
- Pomona-Pitzer — Cailey Brousseau (L, 0 saves, 10 goals allowed); Ruby Loesch (3 saves, 4 goals allowed)
Up Next
The Bantams advance to the NCAA Quarterfinals and will continue their postseason run on Sunday, May 17, at 2 p.m., when they face rival No. 2 Wesleyan University.
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