Vanderbilt Dominant in Win Over Johns Hopkins
from press release
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The No. 10 Vanderbilt
Commodores (8-3, 2-0) cruised to their seventh straight win on
Saturday at the VU Lacrosse Complex, defeating Johns Hopkins (7-5,
1-1) 20-12. Tewaaraton Award candidate Sarah Downing recorded
five goals and four assists in the win as the `Dores remain perfect
in American Lacrosse Conference play.
"I thought we played really well from start to finish," said
Downing. "Our motto is 30 for 60 and I think we actually did that
in this game. To get every single player off the bench, especially
against Johns Hopkins, is huge for us."
Sophomore Colleen McCaffrey gave the Blue Jays an opening lead with
her goal at 28:36 remaining in the first half. The Commodores
followed with seven goals, including three by Downing, to take a
commanding 7-1 lead. Emily Franke's goal with 1:04 left gave
Vanderbilt a comfortable 11-6 advantage going into halftime.
The 'Dores opened the second half even stronger with another seven
straight goals, capped off by Alex Priddy's goal with 21:55
remaining to make it 17-6.
Commodore Head Coach Cathy Swezey was pleased her team's play. "We
keep identifying ourselves differently each game," said Swezey.
"Our goal today was to start thinking about what it might be like
to have a target on your back and how do you perform when you're
that team. I feel like our girls did. Both halves, our offensive
push really strong right out of the gate."
Junior Katherine Denkler again had a strong performance with four
goals for Vanderbilt. Sophomores Ally Carey and Kendall
Pittinger each added three goals. Carey also recorded three draw
controls, two caused turnovers, and one ground ball in the win.
Sophomore goalkeeper Natalie Wills finished with five saves and
only allowed nine goals to pick up her eighth win on the
season.
Sophomore Candace Rossi led Johns Hopkins with three goals scored.
