Virginia Wesleyan Women’s Lacrosse Falls to Sewanee 21-13 in Michaela Elston’s Leading Game
Virginia Wesleyan University women's lacrosse team (2-5) faced a 21-13 defeat against Sewanee, led by Michaela Elston with 4 goals and 2 assists, Shaunice Rone with 3 goals and 2 assists, and Helen Kennedy-Butler with 4 goals and 1 assist. Sewanee dominated early with a 5-0 lead, but VWU made a comeback in the second quarter to tie the game at 8-8. However, a strong third quarter from Sewanee, outscoring 10-0, secured their 21-13 victory.
The Big PictureThe match highlighted VWU's resilience in the face of early setbacks but also showcased the importance of consistent performance throughout all quarters to secure a win.
By the Numbers- Michaela Elston: 4 goals, 2 assists, 1 ground ball, 1 turnover caused, 6 draw controls
- Shaunice Rone: 3 goals, 2 assists, 1 turnover caused, 6 draw controls
- Helen Kennedy-Butler: 4 goals, 1 assist, 2 ground balls, 1 turnover caused
- VWU struggled in the third quarter as Sewanee dominated, outscoring 10-0.
- The second quarter saw VWU making a strong comeback to tie the game at 8-8.
VWU can learn from the game's fluctuations to enhance their consistency throughout all quarters and strategize for stronger performances in future matches.
Bottom LineVirginia Wesleyan's women's lacrosse team encountered a tough loss against Sewanee, showcasing the importance of maintaining momentum across all quarters and adapting strategies to counter strong opponents.
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