The Drexel Dragons faced off against the No. 22/23 Georgetown Hoyas in a tough match on Wednesday, losing 17–8 in Philadelphia. The Dragons started rough, falling behind 9–1. However, they fought back, narrowing the gap to just three goals early in the second half. Despite their efforts, Georgetown rallied again, making it too difficult for Drexel to catch up.
Annie Madden shone for the Dragons, scoring her third career hat trick, while Bea Buckley recorded four assists. This loss brings the Dragons’ season record to 4-7.
Georgetown kicked off the game strong, scoring six unanswered goals. Drexel didn’t score until the last moments of the first quarter, thanks to a free-position goal from Mary Claire Heubeck. The Hoyas kept their momentum in the second quarter, extending their lead to 9–1.
Teagan Quinn turned the tide for Drexel with a free-position goal, inspiring a 6–1 run. During this stretch, Caroline Senich and Annie Madden scored, with Drexel closing the half only four goals behind.
Just 13 seconds into the second half, Madden netted another goal, but Georgetown quickly halted Drexel’s momentum. Over the next 23 minutes, the Hoyas scored five in a row, stretching their lead to 15–7.
Drexel managed to score again, with Kate Quinn marking her first goal of the day, but Georgetown sealed the game with two more points, ending it with a comfortable 17-8 victory.
In related news, recent trends in college lacrosse show increasing competitiveness among teams. According to a report by the NCAA, the average game score has been rising, indicating that more teams are scoring higher and games are becoming more thrilling for fans.
Next up, the Dragons will focus on their conference play, facing Hofstra on Saturday at 12 p.m. They’ll look to build on their second-half performance and come back stronger.
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