Box Score CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte women's lacrosse team (0-3) gave the Pirates a run this afternoon falling 11-9 to East Carolina (4-1) in the closing minutes of regulation.
How it Happened
After knotting today's very evenly-matched game at 9-9 with 7:32 to play, the Royals would lose in the final minutes of regulation as the Pirates were able to capitalize on a pair of turnovers by Queens. ECU would score two goals in the final 2:52 of action to steal the game.
Key Stats & Notes
- Stephanie Joyce totaled her first two goals of the season this afternoon.
- Shannon Donovan, Elise Grissett, and Kayleen Favreau also added two goals apiece for Queens.
- Super senior Grace Guglielmo notched a game-leading seven draw controls and surpassed the century mark in the category this afternoon. She also finished with four caused turnovers.
- Caroline Kraemer and Sharn Muffett split time in goal for Queens to combine for four saves.
- Brynn Knight took the win in goal for ECU after recording 11 saves.
- ECU's Frances Kimel led all on the field with four goals.
- Queens outshot ECU, 28-22, putting 20 shots on goal compared to the Pirates' 15 shots on goal.
- Queens also won the battle at the draw, 13-11, and totaled 16 ground balls to the Pirates' 15.
Coach's Quote
"I'm so grateful to have the opportunity to coach this group of girls," head coach
Kelly McQuilkin commented. "They battled hard for 60 minutes today and never gave up. Our team is getting better every time we take the field. We're hungry and looking forward to getting back out on the field against another great team this coming Wednesday."
Up Next
Queens will travel to face Gardner-Webb on Wednesday, March 1 at 4 p.m.
Click here to see the full 2023 Queens women's lacrosse schedule.
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