The Butler women’s lacrosse team completed their trip out west in Oregon with a game against Stetson Sunday afternoon. The Hatters would take the game 9-18.
The Bulldogs came out firing in the first quarter scoring five goals. Elise Latham got Butler on the board followed by a goal from Katie Smyka to bring the score to 2-3.
The Hatters would add to their lead at 2-6, but Butler would respond with three straight goals in the last three minutes to bring the deficit back within one at 5-6. Each Bulldog goal was scored by a newcomer, including Makenna Evans, Emma Palmer, and Maggie Lewis.
Stetson took back the momentum in the second half going on a 9-1 run to extend their lead to 7-17. Lewis and Lathan would add goals in the fourth quarter, but the Hatters would ultimately take the game 9-18.
Notable Stats:
- Maggie Lewis continued her breakout debut this weekend by netting two goals on seven shots . She also added a team-high seven draw controls
- Elise Latham and Katie Smyka each notched two goals
- Emma Palmer scored her first goals of the season netting two in the game
- Goalie Alyssa Lentz accounted 13 saves and three ground balls
The Bulldogs will have an extended break before resuming competitions at the end of the month at Youngstown State on Friday, Feb. 28.
