BALTIMORE – UMBC women’s lacrosse wrapped up the regular season with a strong 16-9 win against New Hampshire on Senior Day at UMBC Stadium. This victory allowed them to tie for fourth place in the America East and secure a playoff spot based on tiebreakers. They will face top-seeded Vermont in the upcoming playoffs.
The game started with excitement, as UMBC quickly built an 11-4 halftime lead. After a close start at 2-2, Tess Curtis kicked things off, scoring her second goal just before the end of the first quarter. Goals from Claire Moffitt and Sam Hewitt followed quickly, giving UMBC a 5-2 advantage. Emily Knapp then dominated, scoring three times in under two minutes and helping UMBC to an impressive nine-goal quarter.
UMBC kept the momentum going, scoring the first two goals of the second quarter to extend their lead to 11-2. New Hampshire managed to score twice before halftime, but UMBC’s strong offense made all the difference.
In the third quarter, Hewitt, Lizzie Bateman, Macintosh, and Olivia Worden all scored, further widening the gap. Knapp closed the scoring for UMBC in the final quarter, finishing the game with five goals. She now has 47 goals this season, just two shy of entering UMBC’s top ten for single-season goals.
Knapp wasn’t just prolific in scoring; she also tied her career-best with ten draw controls, showcasing her all-around game. Worden set a personal record with eight draw controls, contributing to the team’s success. Ella Killian’s defensive efforts included causing two turnovers, while goalie Emine Luzar secured her seventh win, making 11 saves.
For New Hampshire, Rose Pavuk had a standout performance, scoring five goals. Goalie Emma Crater kept busy, with 14 saves in the match.
As UMBC looks ahead to the playoffs, fans are buzzing on social media, excited about the team’s potential. This victory not only highlights their skill but also their resilience. It looks like UMBC is ready for the challenges ahead.
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