UMO takes down Barton

WILSON – In a conference rivalry game, the University of Mount Olive women’s lacrosse team won by a 20-6 margin against Barton on March 23.

With the win, the Trojans improved to 5-4 overall with a 3-0 mark in league play. UMO extended its winning streak to 28 straight conference wins. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs fell to 5-5 this season with a 2-1 record in league action.

Barton was first to net a goal as they scored at the 12:52 mark of the match. UMO responded with three straight goals with senior Bria Hamilton scoring the initial chance followed by a pair by graduate student Meagan Maxwell,  3-1. In response, Barton scored a goal to bring the match within one, 3-2. To end the first quarter, graduate student Ali Davis netted a goal, scoring her 30th goal of the season, 4-2.

In the second quarter, Mount Olive was off to a strong start as they scored back-to-back goals by Maxwell and junior Logan Hibbard, 6-2. Four minutes later, the Bulldogs scored another goal to cut the deficit, 6-3. The Mount Olive offense was on fire as UMO closed the first half with three more goals scored by graduate student Margot Coomes, sophomore Rileigh White and sophomore Lena DeFilippo, 9-3.

At the start of the third quarter, the Trojans were able to extend their lead by eight goals, as Davis and Hibbard netted their second goals of the game, 11-3. At the 10:21 mark of the match, BC was able to put one past the keeper, 11-4. Nearing the end of the third quarter, Mount Olive earned a man-up opportunity. Scoring two goals in a row, Davis was able to capitalize on the play, pushing the Trojans to a 13-4 lead.

In the final frame, Barton was able to score back-to-back goals, 13-6. The Trojans then took complete control of the offense. Out of seven goals, the Trojans were able to score three goals in a man-up opportunity. After goals by DeFilippo, Hamilton and Davis, the Trojans were up 16-6. Even while the Trojans were down a player, graduate student Zoe Dougherty scored two goals. Maxwell and graduate student Morgan Paige were also able to net goals, sealing the 20-6 win.

Senior Claire Hagen secured the win in goal after collecting nine saves on 21 shots faced, including 15 on goal.

Davis tallied five goals, two assists, three ground balls and a draw control. Maxwell collected four goals, two assists and a ground ball. Hamilton also was able to secure nine draw controls.

— From University of Mount Olive Athletics