Sunday, February 16
Denver, Colo.
12 p.m. MT
University of Denver
1-2
17
vs
8
Vanderbilt
1-2
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Denver | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
Photo by: Isaac Wasserman/Clarkson Creative Photography
Denver Uses Seven-Goal Fourth Quarter to Power Past Vanderbilt
2/16/2025 2:57:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
DENVER - The Pioneers scored seven goals in the final frame of play to defeat Vanderbilt, 17-8, in their home opener at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium.
Vanderbilt earned their final lead of the game at 8:15 off of goals by Jaime Biskup and Maddie Barkate to put the Dores up 2-1. The Pioneer offense was able to capitalize on mayhem in front of the goal, culminating in Eva Thomsen-Marr's first collegiate goal to tie the game at two with just under three minutes remaining. Denver was able to tack on two more goals to end the first with a 4-2 lead.
Lauren Black Olivia Ripple started the scoring in the second frame before Vanderbilt responded with a pair of goals by Brooke Baker. Both teams connected one more time in the half but the Pioneers took a 7-6 advantage into the locker room at halftime.
Freshman attacker Caroline Bowers scored her first collegiate goal to open the third period, extending the Pioneer's lead to 8-6.
The Pioneers poured on the offense in the fourth quarter, scoring seven unanswered goals, including another career-first, this time for Caroline Keil, to give Denver the 17-8 victory.
KEY PERFORMANCES
Vanderbilt earned their final lead of the game at 8:15 off of goals by Jaime Biskup and Maddie Barkate to put the Dores up 2-1. The Pioneer offense was able to capitalize on mayhem in front of the goal, culminating in Eva Thomsen-Marr's first collegiate goal to tie the game at two with just under three minutes remaining. Denver was able to tack on two more goals to end the first with a 4-2 lead.
Lauren Black Olivia Ripple started the scoring in the second frame before Vanderbilt responded with a pair of goals by Brooke Baker. Both teams connected one more time in the half but the Pioneers took a 7-6 advantage into the locker room at halftime.
Freshman attacker Caroline Bowers scored her first collegiate goal to open the third period, extending the Pioneer's lead to 8-6.
The Pioneers poured on the offense in the fourth quarter, scoring seven unanswered goals, including another career-first, this time for Caroline Keil, to give Denver the 17-8 victory.
KEY PERFORMANCES
- Emelia Bohi made a season-high 10 saves on 18 shots.
- Raegan Wilson led the Pioneers with six points on one goal and five assists.
- Lauren Black scored a season-high 4 goals and Olivia Ripple recorded her second hat trick of the season.
- Eva Thomsen-Marr, Caroline Bowers and Caroline Keil each recorded their first collegiate goals.
- Megan Morneau led the draw effort for Denver with four wins in the circle.
- Sarah Pokorny led the Pioneers defensively with four caused turnovers.
Players Mentioned
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Goalkeeper
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Midfield
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Attack
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Midfield
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Defense
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Midfield
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Attack
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Attack
/ Women's LacrosseTeam Stats
VANDY
DEN
Shots
30
43
Turnovers
16
7
Caused Turnovers
3
10
Draw Controls
16
11
Free-Position Shots
15
5
Ground Balls
13
15
Game Leaders
G
4
A
1
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
0
G
3
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
0
G
2
A
3
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
0
G
2
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
1
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