Lafayette Hill, PA – (4/27/2011) – Taking on the spotlight, senior midfielder Jillian Sanger (Bowmansville, PA) scored the first goal of overtime and spirited Chestnut Hill College to a 14-12 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) victory over Wilmington University. She captained a united front as one of five Griffins to score at least two goals; junior attack Kelly McKay (Perkasie, PA) and sophomore midfielder Lindsay Alexander (Huntingdon Valley, PA) led the group with three each. During this evening's opening ceremonies, the Chestnut Hill College Athletic Department recognized Sanger for accomplishments and completion of her collegiate career.
Chestnut Hill College (7-10, 5-7) opened with three goals, the Wildcats took their turn, and at halftime the contest was even, 5-5. The Griffins second-half effort was book ended by Wildcat runs, 11-11, but their persistence paid off. Sanger drew first blood with a goal at 3:32, 12-11, and Alexander echoed the effort 12 seconds later (3:20), 13-11. Wilmington University (4-13, 3-9) kept it interesting with a free position goal at 2:47, 13-12, but seconds later (2:06) McKay nullified the Wildcat upstart with a free position goal of her own, 14-12, and from there it was a game of keep-away.
Senior midfielder Danielle Niccoli (Sparrows Point, MD) led the Wildcats with five goals, four ground balls, five draws, and three caused turnovers. She was supported by a pair of midfielders; junior Eliza Burk (Perry Hall, MD) and sophomore Elizabeth Case (Perry Hall, MD). Burk provided two goals, two assists, a ground ball, two draws, and a caused turnover; while Case offered a goal and an assist. Freshman goalkeeper Corinne Dries (Bear, DE) made ten saves and collected two ground balls in the loss (4-13).
Alexander added three ground balls, seven draws, and three caused turnovers to her offensive production. Sanger was also effective on both ends of the field, totaling a ground ball, three draws, and two caused turnovers. Junior goalkeeper Jenn Delahanty (Staten Island, NY) had a solid game in net, earning the win (4-9) with 14 saves and four ground balls.
The women's lacrosse team finishes 2011 with a 7-10 overall record and a 5-7 standing in the CACC.
