Vandy Rolls Past UMBC 15-6
from press release
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Sarah Downing scored five
goals to help the No. 12 Commodores upend visiting UMBC 15-6
Saturday afternoon in the VU Lacrosse Complex. Freshman Natalie
Wills also recorded her first win as a Commodore in 60 minutes at
goalkeeper.
Vanderbilt (1-1) jumped out to an early first half lead, scoring
four times in the first six minutes of the period. Freshman Ally
Carey put VU on the board with an unassisted goal three minutes
into the tilt.
The `Dores played stifling defense while an aggressive offense
built an 8-1 halftime advantage. The Retrievers, however, battled
back in the second stanza. UMBC (1-1) clicked off four goals to
Vanderbilt's one in the first seven minutes, pulling within
striking distance at 9-5.
Coach Cathy Swezey's squad then regained the momentum with about 12
minutes remaining, and all but shut the Retrievers down for the
rest of the half. Downing, who also passed for two assist, netted
three of her five goals over the last 10 minutes as Vanderbilt
rebuilt its lead.
Seven different Commodores tallied goals against UMBC. Carey
finished with two scores and three assists, while freshman Alex
Priddy also netted two. Cara Giordano recorded two goals as well,
while Carter Foote totaled one goal and an assist.
Wills finished the game with nine saves and four ground balls.
Vanderbilt returns to action against ALC foe No. 1 Northwestern at
5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27.
