Saint Francis falls to CCSU 18-13 on senior day

BOX SCORE Loretto, Pa. - The Saint Francis lacrosse team (6-8, 1-4 NEC) celebrated its seven seniors on Saturday in a 18-13 loss to Central Connecticut State (3-11, 2-3 NEC). Juniors Jessica Fischetti (Massapequa, N.Y./Plainedge) and Sarah Mahon (Malverne, N.Y./Kellenberg Memorial) led Saint Francis with three goals apiece.

Turning Point

After falling behind 6-2, the Red Flash stormed back with a 4-0 run to even it up at 6-6. Junior Sydney Rowan (Rochester, N.Y./Our Lady of Mercy), senior Sydney Shearer (Morgantown, W. Va./Morgantown), freshman Sydney Davis (Harwood, Md./Southern) and Fischetti scored the goals during the run. The Blue Devils closed the half on a 5-2 run to lead 11-8 at the half. Fischetti struck just 28 seconds into the second half to pull Saint Francis within two before Central Connecticut State rattled off a 4-0 run to go ahead 15-9. Junior Jessica Mazzur (Dallastown, Pa./York Catholic)'s goal with 7:13 remaining cut the Saint Francis deficit to 17-13 but the Red Flash were held scoreless the rest of the way.

Inside the Numbers

Shots finished 43-29 in favor of the Blue Devils and shots on goal were 34-23.
CCSU edged Saint Francis 32-31 in ground balls and 18-14 in draw controls.
Saint Francis goalies Heather McKee (Bel Air, Md./C. Milton Wright Bel Air) and Ashley Stoessel (Smithtown, N.Y./Smithtown East) combined to make 16 saves, 12 from McKee and four from Stoessel. Central Connecticut State goalie Jackie Branthover made 10 stops.
The Blue Devils converted 13-15 clear attempts while SFU successfully completed 9-11.

Notes

Senior Blair Rosenberg (Manorville, N.Y./Eastport South Manor), Rowan and Mazzur finished with a goal and two assists while freshman Sydney Davis (Harwood, Md./Southern) had two goals and an assist as they all joined Mahon and Fischetti with three point games.
Senior Victoria O'Brien (Saint James, N.Y./Smithtown East) played inspired in her last home game with five ground balls. Mahon, McKee and Fischetti chipped in with three.
Lawrence and Mahon led the charge with three caused turnovers as the Red Flash forced the Blue Devils into 20 turnovers.
Davis recorded a team-high six draw controls.
McKee, O'Brien, Rosenberg, Sydney Shearer (Morgantown, W. Va./Morgantown), Anai Flanagan (Rochester, N.Y./Hilton), Grace Smith (Lewis Center, Ohio/Olentangy Orange) and Holly Lawrence (Damascus, Md./Damascus) were all honored before the game. The group is the second winningest class in program history.