#9 William Smith Herons secured a dominant 18-10 victory over #5 Gettysburg Bullets, advancing to the quarterfinals of the lacrosse championship for a second successive year. The game, played on a wet Smith Field at Wesleyan University's campus, saw standout performances from Maddie Montgomery with six points and Natalie Daniels with a single-game record-tying 13 draw controls.

By the Numbers
  • William Smith Herons: 24 shots, 17 draw controls, 20-for-23 ball clears
  • Gettysburg Bullets: 17-4 season record, 12 ground balls, 17-for-18 ball clears
State of Play
  • William Smith led 5-1 after the first quarter
  • Ahead 11-4 at halftime
  • Extended lead to 15-5 by the end of the third quarter
What's Next

William Smith will face 13th-ranked Colby Mules, who defeated second-ranked Wesleyan, in the quarterfinals on May 19 at 1 p.m.

Bottom Line

William Smith's aggressive play and record-setting performances moved them closer to the championship, highlighting their strong season and setting the stage for a critical quarterfinal match-up against Colby.