Vanderbilt Upset No. 9 Boston University 10-5
from press release
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The 19th-ranked Commodores
lacrosse team (3-3) picked up its biggest win of the season on
Saturday, upsetting the 9th-ranked Boston University Terriers (3-2)
at the VU Lacrosse Complex, 10-5.
Vanderbilt opened the game with six straight goals as the
Commodores were in control from start to finish. The Terriers
cut the lead to 7-3 going into the half before the 'Dores opened
the second half with three quick goals to put the game out of
reach.
The 'Dores received a breakout performance from sophomore
goalkeeper Natalie Wills, who totaled 13 saves to pick up the win
while only allowing five goals scored. "This was just a huge
win for us," said Wills. "For 60 minutes, that was our ball. From
attack to midfield to defense, we had so much support on the
sidelines. It was a whole team effort. We could feel it inside and
out."
Despite goalkeeper Rachel Klein's 18 saves, Boston University was
unable to slow down the Commodores' persistent offensive
attack. Sarah Downing, Ally Carey, Allie Frank, and Katherine
Denkler each scored two goals for the 'Dores. McKinley Curro led
all Terrier scorers with two goals.
Defensively, senior Alex Mundy and sophomore Ally Carey each had
strong performances for Vanderbilt. Mundy finished with three
ground balls and three caused turnovers. Carey recorded five ground
balls, three caused turnovers, and three draw controls.
Vanderbilt Head Coach Cathy Swezey was impressed with her team's
play. "I couldn't be more pleased to see our team finally play at
the potential that I know we've had all along," said Swezey. "It
started from top to bottom, from the effort in goal with Natalie
all the way down to our defense. Every single kid played with 110%
effort, and it showed in the stats and it showed in our ability to
come away with the win."
