WDIA: Cal Poly, CSU in Final
Cal Poly will meet Colorado State in the championship game on Saturday at noon at Invesco Field at Mile High in a game that will be televised on a tape-delayed basis by CBS College Sports. CSU beat Colorado 11-6 in the semifinals.
Cal Poly has never lost a game in the US Lacrosse WDIA championships, having won all seven championships held since the inaugural event in 2001. The Mustangs 28th consecutive WDIA victory didn't come easily.
UCSB took an 8-7 lead on a goal Ashley Antoon-Algieri with 2:16 remaining in regulation, but Cal Poly's Bonnie Burtis scored with just seven seconds remaining to force overtime.
Hayley Saxton gave Cal Poly a 9-8 lead in the first overtime period, but UCSB's Katie Moran answered to tie the game again. Saxton then scored as the horn expired of the first overtime period to give the Mustangs a 10-9 lead.
Allegra Cabellon scored with 2:06 left in the second overtime period to stretch Cal Poly's lead to 11-9. UCSB's Kristyn Gherardi scored just 24 seconds later to pull the Gauchos to within one, but they were unable to get another shot off and Cal Poly won 11-10. The victory avenged two previous losses to UCSB, including a 12-11 overtime loss in the Western Women's Lacrosse League championship.
Colorado State had beaten Colorado twice earlier this season and jumped out of the gates to take a 6-1 halftime lead. The Buffaloes got back into it, scoring the first three goals of the second half to get within 6-4, but could get no closer. Andee Barocas, Katie Nepil and Erin O'Brien each had two goals for CSU. Colorado was led by Jody Weisenhorn, Allison Scholbe and Maia McPherson with two goals each.
Colorado State beat Cal Poly 3-1 in a regular-season matchup on Feb. 17.
3rd place game: Colorado 12, UCSB 10: Colorado raced out to an 8-1 lead and held off a second half comeback to defeat UCSB 12-10. UCSB scored four straight goals to pull within 11-9 with 8:51 remaining, but Amy Long scored for Colorado to stop the streak and put the game out of reach. Jody Weisenhorn led the Buffaloes with five goals, including the first three goals of the second half. Sam Lutz and Ashley Anton-Algieri led UCSB with three goals each.
5th place game: Pittsburgh 13, Michigan 11: Hilary Engel capped off her outstanding tournament with a five-goal performance to lead Pitt to a 13-11 victory over Michigan. The Panthers also got four goals from Katie Wheeler and 19 saves from goalie Lauren Masciantonio. Ashley Steitz led Michigan with four goals.
7th place game: Santa Clara 12, Lindenwood 8: Renee Eligio made 19 saves to shut down the Lindenwood offense and lead Santa Clara to a 12-8 victory. Lindsay Campbell had five goals for Santa Clara while Jackie Noble led Lindenwood with four.
11th place game: Georgia 17, Army 15 (OT): Georgia scored two goals in the final 13 seconds of the first overtime period to beat Army 17-15. The Black Knights rallied from a 15-10 deficit, tying the game 15-15 with four seconds left on Mary Katherine O'Rourke's seventh goal. Angela Alfano and Lindsey Gipson scored in overtime for the Bulldogs. Bethany Kotun led Georgia with five goals, while O'Rourke's seven paced Army. Jenna Burneskis added two goals and six assists for Army.
13th place game: UCLA 14, Minnesota 6: UCLA closed the tournament with two straight victories to finish in 13th place. Sarah Strock had four goals and two assists to pace the Bruins offense while Emily Beugelmans made 13 saves. Morgan Paldron and Kimberly Sauer each had two goals for Minnesota.
15th place game: Michigan State 14, Texas A&M 10: Michelle Signorello scored five goals to lead Michigan State past Texas A&M. Rachel Rideout added three goals while Lisa Raines led Texas A&M with three.
Semifinal Games
Colorado State 11, Colorado 6
Cal Poly 11, UCSB 10 (OT)
Consolation Round Games
Minnesota 14, Texas A&M 9
UCLA 16, Michigan State 10
Virginia Tech 16, Army 11
Boston College 15, Georgia 14 (OT)
Pittsburgh 15, Santa Clara 13
Michigan 19, Lindenwood 12
3rd place game: Colorado 12, UCSB 10
5th place game: Pittsburgh 13, Michigan 11
7th place game: Santa Clara 12, Lindenwood 8
9th place game: Virginia Tech 1, Boston College 0 (forfeit)
11th place game: Georgia 17, Army 15 (OT)
13th place game: UCLA 14, Minnesota 6
15th place game: Michigan State 14, Texas A&M 10
Semifinal Box Scores
Colorado State 11, Colorado 6
CSU Goals: Andee Barocas 2, Katie Nepil 2, Erin O'Brien 2, Lisa Long 1, Lindsay Brown 1, Kristen Kasney 1, Francesca Smith 1, Ashley Gaume 1
CSU Assists: Lindsay Brown 2, Kristen Kasney 1, Francesca Smith 1, Erin O'Brien 1, Ashley Guame 1
CSU Saves: Brooke Lewis 18 (5 GA)
CU Goals: Jody Weisenhorn 2, Allison Scholbe 2, Maia McPherson 2
CU Assists: Amy Long 1, Amber Lister 1, Gussie Green 1
CU Saves: Kate Mulligan 5 (11 GA)
Cal Poly 11, UCSB 10 (OT)
CP Goals: Sarina Madnick 3, Bonnie Burtis 3, Hayley Saxton 2, Kaitlin Chandler 1, Addie Virta 1, Allegra Cabellon 1
CP Assists: Stacy Patch 2, Hayley Saxton 1, Kaitlin Chandler
CP Saves: Loran Spalding 14 (10 GA)
UCSB Goals: Maggie Aker 2, Katie Moran 2, Ashley Antoon-Algieri 2, Kristyn Gherardi 1, Kristen Dickey 1, Megan Puckett 1, Emily Ruby 1
UCSB Assists: Katie Moran 2, Kristen Dickey 1, Emily Ruby 1, Ashley Antoon-Algieri
UCSB Saves: Diane Clow 10 (11 GA)
Consolation Box Scores
Minnesota 14, Texas A&M 9
UM Goals: Cherice Mahal 6, McKenzie Herges 2, Jacqueline Munyon 2, Kimberly Sauer 2, Lindsay Lewis 1, Emma Zimmerman 1.
UM Assists: Lindsay Lewis 2
UM Saves: Jennifer Rasmussen 15 (9 GA)
A&M Goals: Allison Judson 3, Melissa Cooper 3, Suzanne Landau 1, Anne Finnegan 1, Kristen Bush 1.
A&M Assists: Anne Finnegan 2, Rachel Benson 1, Lisa Raines 1.
A&M Saves: Courtney Mechler 15 (14 GA)
UCLA 16, Michigan State 10
UCLA Goals: Lauren Ariniello 5, Sarah Strock 4, Hayley Wheeler 3, Jane Jun 3, Kellee Quane 1.
UCLA Assists: Lauren Ariniello 1, Hayley Wheeler 1, Heather Losey 1
UCLA Saves: Emily Beugelmans 11 (10 GA)
MSU Goals: Rachel Rideout 5, Michelle Signorello 2, Allison Atchoo 1, Chelsea Bean 1, Maggie Silvasi 1
MSU Assists: Rachel Rideout 2, Kirsten Winkel 2, Michelle Signorello 1
MSU Saves: Emily Pastula 9 (16 GA)
Virginia Tech 16, Army 11
VT Goals: Marjory Jones 6, Briana Beach 6, Kathleen Berger 2, Leigh Bennett 1, Jessica Fuller 1
VT Assists: Leigh Bennett 2, Briana Beach 1, Kathleen Berger 1, Megan Cooper 1
VT Saves: Megan Waters 11 (11 GA)
Army Goals: Laura Beth Kiernan 2, Samantha Nicoll 2, Mary Katherine O'Rourke 2, Jacqueline Uhorchak 2, Mallary Forrestel 1, Tara Roberts 1, Elizabeth Small 1
Army Assists: Jenna Burneskis 3, Tara Roberts 2, Mary Katherine O'Rourke 1, Elizabeth Small 1
Army Saves: Allison Gould 9 (16 GA)
Boston College 15, Georgia 14 (OT)
BC Goals: Kiara Blough 7, Shannon Jurgens 2, Allie Fishbone 2, Sarah Quick 1, Caroline Buhr 1, Julia Nary 1, Katherine Duvnjak 1.
BC Assists: Sarah Quick 1
BC Saves: Katy Dacey 13 (14 GA)
UGA Goals: Natalie Galvin 4, Elaine Kelch 3, Devin Nash 3, Angela Alfano 2, Katelyn Laboon 1, Meghan Loft 1
UGA Assists: Lindsey Gipson 2, Elaine Kelch 1
UGA Saves: Danielle Wertz 12 (15 GA)
Michigan 19, Lindenwood 12
UM Goals: Julie Baskind 4, Maggie Preketes 4, Amanda Schutte 3, Ashley Steitz 2, Jess Stanely 2, Amy Johnson 2, Rachel Lary 1, Britt Boehm 1.
UM Assists: Julie Baskind 3, Ashley Steitz 2, Britt Boehm 2, Jen Sprague 1.
UM Saves: Liz Mennen 5 (12 GA)
LU Goals: Laura Boland 6, Kandee Schroeder 4, Alisha Miyazawa 1, Katie Griffin 1.
LU Assists: Laura Boland 1, Megan Vatland 1.
LU Saves: Amanda Shapiro 11 (16 GA), Lindsey Lehmuth 2 (3 GA)
Pittsburgh 15, Santa Clara 13
Pitt Goals: Hilary Engel 5, Katie Wheeler 4, Alison Russell 3, Carrie Donato 1, Brittany Hohman 1, Shannon Benic 1
Pitt Assists: Katie Wheeler 4, Hilary Engel 1, Sarah Nagle 1, Rhea Wilson 1, Brittany Hohman 1
Pitt Saves: Lauren Masciantonio 21 (13 GA)
SC Goals: Krista Shaw 5, Lindsay Campbell 3, Claire O'Leary 2, Jenna Choquette 2, Sara Mathes 1
SC Assists: Gracie Binder 1, Jenna Choquette 1
SC Saves: Renee Eligio 8 (15 GA)
3rd place game: Colorado 12, UCSB 10
CU Goals: Jody Weisenhorn 5, Amy Long 2, Amber Lister 2, Katie Gargaro 1, Marissa Jaross 1, Maia McPherson 1
CU Assists: Brittany Uris 1
CU Saves: Shannon Schroeder 3, Kate Mulligan 1
UCSB Goals: Sam Lutz 3, Ashley Antoon-Algieri 3, Maggie Aker 1, Katie Moran 1, Emily Ruby 1, Michelle Davis 1
UCSB Assists: Michelle Davis 2, Sam Lutz 1
UCSB Saves: Diane Clow 6 (12 GA)
5th place game: Pittsburgh 13, Michigan 11
Pitt Goals: Hilary Engel 5, Katie Wheeler 4, Allison Russell 2, MC EBlacker 1, Lauren Bisonic 1
Pitt Assists: Carrie Donato 1, Alison Russell 1, Kelly Maguire 1
Pitt Saves: Lauren Masciantonio 19 (11 GA)
UM Goals: Ashley Steitz 4, Britt Boehm 3, Jess Stanley 1, Maggie Preketes 1, Rachel Lary 1, Amy Johnson 1
UM Assists: Alexis Pavle 1, Rachel Lary 1
UM Saves: Liz Mennen 4 (13 GA)
7th place game: Santa Clara 12, Lindenwood 8
SC Goals: Lindsay Campbell 5, Jessica Reimer 3, Krista Shaw 2, Claire O'Leary 1, Gracie Binder 1
SC Assists: Lindsay Campbell 1, Ellen Metzger 1, Jessica Reimer 1
SC Saves: Renee Eligio 19 (8 GA)
LU Goals: Jackie Noble 4, Kandee Schroeder 3, Katie Griffin 1
LU Assists: Jackie Noble 1, Laura Boland 1
LU Saves: Amanda Shapiro 18 (12 GA)
11th place game: Georgia 17, Army 15 (OT)
UGA Goals: Bethany Kotun 5, Angela Alfano 3, Elaine Kelch 3, Natalie Galvin 3, Lindsey Gipson 2, Constance Taras 1
UGA Assists: Angela Alfano 2, Lindsey Gipson 2, Kaylen Keith 1, Elaine Kelch 1, Sarah Kane 1, Natalie Galvin 1
UGA Saves: Elizabeth Fersen 4 (8 GA), Danielle Wertz 1 (7 GA)
Army Goals: Mary Katherine O'Rourke 7, Samantha Nicoll 3, Jenna Burneskis 2, Tara Roberts 2, Jacqueline Uhorchak 1
Army Assists: Jenna Burneskis 6, Tara Roberts 1
Army Saves: Allison Gould 3 (12 GA), Kyra Barone 7 (5 GA)
13th place game: UCLA 14, Minnesota 6
UCLA goals: Sarah Strock 4, Jane June 3, Lauren Ariniello 3, Kellee Quane 2, Hayley Wheeler 1, Kelley Hess 1
UCLA assists: Sarah Strock 2, Heather Losey 2, Kellee Quane 1, Lauren Ariniello 1
UCLA saves: Emily Beugelmans 13 (6 GA)
UM Goals: Morgan Paldron 2, Kimberly Sauer 2, Cherice Mahal 1, Cheyenne Johnson 1
UM Assists: None
UM Saves: Jennifer Rasmussen 4 (14 GA)
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