Box Score DENVER - No. 20 Rutgers defeated DU 11-8 on Saturday afternoon at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium, ending the Pioneers' five-game win streak.
The Pioneers were led offensively by senior midfielder Ali Flury (Arnold, Md.), who had two goals for Denver, giving her a team-high 25 goals on the season.
Denver and Rutgers battled for the lead in the first half, and entered halftime tied 5-5. The Scarlet Knights limited the Pioneers to just three goals on 15 shots in the second half, while adding six of their own to earn the victory.
Senior Lexi Sanders (Greenwood Village, Colo.) had two assists, while six other Pioneers added goals. Denver outshot Rutgers 34-28, and led in ground balls 16-15.
Brooke Cantwell led the Scarlet Knights with four goals, while Annie McGinley had two assists. Rutgers goalie Lily Kalata made 14 saves in 60 minutes of play.
The Pioneers begin a three-game road trip when they travel to Fairfax, Va. to face George Mason on March 26 at 1:00 p.m.