Erin Gulden's decisive goal with 2:00 remaining propelled the East Carolina Lacrosse team to an 11-10 victory over Old Dominion in a tense matchup at Johnson Stadium. Gulden, a junior ROTC Cadet, led the Pirates with a stellar performance, securing two goals, an assist, and five draw controls. Her crucial goal sealed the win as the team celebrated Military Appreciation Day to mark the end of their home season. The Pirates demonstrated dominance early on, taking a 6-3 lead at halftime, but faced a resilient ODU squad that leveled the game in the third quarter. Despite statistical parity in areas like saves, turnovers, and draw controls, ECU's efficient shooting ultimately secured the narrow victory.

By the Numbers
  • The Pirates won the shooting margin by 32-28 total and 24-21 in shots on goal.
  • ODU had 13 saves compared to ECU's 11, 13 draw controls to ECU's 12, and equal numbers of turnovers and caused turnovers at 12 each.
  • Erin Gulden finished the game with two goals, an assist, and five draw controls, matching her career high from 2023.
Yes, But

Despite ECU's strong start, ODU mounted a comeback in the second half, leveling the game and challenging the Pirates until Erin Gulden's late heroics.

State of Play
  • ECU (4-11, 1-5 AAC) secured their fourth win of the season, showing resilience in the face of an ODU comeback.
  • The Pirates will wrap up their 2024 season on the road against Mercer on Monday at 2 p.m.
What's Next

The East Carolina Lacrosse team will face Mercer on Monday at 2 p.m. to conclude their 2024 season.

Bottom Line

East Carolina's narrow victory over Old Dominion, sealed by Erin Gulden's late goal, showcased the team's resilience and efficient shooting, highlighting their ability to secure critical wins in tight matchups.