BOX SCORE Loretto, Pa. - The Saint Francis women's lacrosse team (1-3) ran out of time in its comeback bid against the Duquesne Dukes (1-3) losing 18-15. Sophomore Lauren Ryan (Fallston, Md./Notre Dame Prep) scored a career-high four goals in the loss and senior Jessica Mazzur (Dallastown, Pa./York Catholic) paced the team with  a career-high seven points on three goals and four assists.

Concheck's Reaction

"Our second half scoring surge wasn't enough for us to get the W against the Dukes today. Little mistakes cost us big in the midfield as well as in our defensive end. We are continuing to grow every day, which is positive. I am very proud of how we never gave up and fought until the end."

Turning Point

The Dukes charged out of the gates with the game's first three goals but the Red Flash answered with a 3-0 run of its own ignited by a highlight reel goal from senior Jessica Fischetti (Massapequa, N.Y./Plainedge). Duquesne responded after taking a timeout by reeling off seven of the game's next eight goals for a 10-4 advantage. Mazzur's first goal of the game cut it to 11-7 at 26:53 of the second half before the Dukes used a 4-0 run to double the lead to 15-7. The Red Flash trailed 18-12 with 6:00 to play but closed with the game's final three goals before running out of time.

Inside the Box Score

• The Red Flash outshot the Dukes 33-24 for the game.
• Shots on goal were 24-20 in SFU's favor.
• Draw controls were even at 17 apiece thanks to a game-high seven from freshman Emileigh Scott (Ellicott City, Md./Howard).
• Duquesne committed 22 turnovers to SFU's 21. Seniors Kelly Aquino (Ellicott City, Md./Howard) and Mazzur and freshman Katie Page (Columbus, Ohio /Bishop Hartley) all caused two turnovers.
• Page led with six ground balls followed by five from Mazzur as SFU recorded 28 ground balls to Duquesne's 24.
• Saint Francis was 6-for-12 on free position attempts.

Notes

• Mazzur bested her previous career-high of six points, which she set during her sophomore season vs. Delaware State. She has scored 12 goals over her last three games.
• Sophomore Livia Baker (Fallston, Md./Fallston High School) set her career-high with four points on two goals and two assists.
• Scott scored two goals for the third time in four games 
• Freshman Grace Cooney (Bel Air, Md. /Bel Air ) made two saves between the pipes in her first collegiate game.
• After being held to 16 total goals over its first two games, the Red Flash have scored 35 over the last two.

Up Next

Saint Francis travels to Kennesaw State on Sunday, Mar. 4. The game is scheduled for 1 p.m.