Women's Lacrosse 4/14/2017 3:14:00 PM

Saint Francis falls at Robert Morris to move to 1-2 in NEC

BOX SCORE Moon Township, Pa. - The Saint Francis lacrosse team (6-6, 1-2 NEC) got three goals apiece from senior Holly Lawrence (Damascus, Md./Damascus) and juniors Sarah Mahon (Malverne, N.Y./Kellenberg Memorial) and Jessica Fischetti (Massapequa, N.Y./Plainedge) but allowed a season-high 22 goals in a 22-13 loss at Robert Morris on Friday afternoon.

Concheck's Reaction

"Robert Morris outworked us today on the hustle stats that remain imperative for us to possess the ball and put the ball in the back of the net," said head coach Kara Concheck. "They were able to capitalize on our mistakes, translating them into goals. Our defense struggled to make stops today. We need to bounce back next week with two big home games."

Turning Point

Saint Francis was within 10-7 after Mahon opened the second half with a goal but Robert Morris scored six of the next seven goals, including four straight, to push a 12-8 lead to 16-8. Saint Francis fought back with a 4-0 run of its own, capped by a Mahon free position goal. The Colonials put the game to rest with a 5-0 run before Fischetti closed the scoring.

Inside the Numbers

Robert Morris put consistent pressure on Saint Francis with 50 shots to 22 for the Red Flash.
The Colonials came up with 31 ground balls to 17 for Saint Francis.
Robert Morris also dictated the game through the draw controls, finishing with a 23-13 advantage.

Notes

Saint Francis goalies Heather McKee (Bel Air, Md./C. Milton Wright Bel Air) and Ashley Stoesell combined to make 15 saves. McKee stopped 11 shots before being replaced by Stoessel who made four saves.
Mahon led Saint Francis with five points on three goals and two assists. Lawrence added four points on three goals and an assist. Senior Blair Rosenberg (Manorville, N.Y./Eastport South Manor) tied Mahon with a team-high two assists.
Robert Morris ran its win streak to six games and is 3-0 in the NEC.
Senior Grace Smith (Lewis Center, Ohio/Olentangy Orange) and junior Jessica Mazzur (Dallastown, Pa./York Catholic) recorded three ground balls.
Lawrence led with four draw controls followed by senior Sydney Shearer (Morgantown, W. Va./Morgantown) with three.