Women's Lacrosse Celebrates Seniors in 2016 Finale
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NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – The Merrimack College women's lacrosse team honored its three graduating seniors Shealyn Anthony (Stoneham, Mass.), Aubrie Stouffer (Souderton, Pa.) and Danielle Riley (West Point, N.Y.) as part of Senior Day prior to the Warriors' 2016 finale against Assumption on Saturday, which the Greyhounds eventually won by a 7-0 margin.
The Basics
Score: Assumption 7, Merrimack 0
Records: Merrimack (4-13, 1-12 NE-10) | Assumption (6-11, 3-10 NE-10)
Location: Martone-Mejail Field | North Andover, Mass.
How It Happened
Taking to the turf for the final time this spring, Merrimack battled Assumption valiantly in what ultimately become a defensive battle over the span of 60 minutes.
Despite generating several quality chances over the game's opening minutes, Merrimack found itself down by a 3-0 tally despite generating 10 shot attempts in the first half. Assumption goalkeeper Jaclyn Chirco was the difference on the day, finishing with 14 saves overall – several of which were from point-blank range.
Trailing only by three at the break, Merrimack continued to pile on the pressure as the second half started, even after Assumption scored an early goal to take a 4-0 lead.
The Warriors continued to generate shot after shot, but none of their eight second-half shot attempts would beat Chirco.
The Greyhounds eventually added three more goals to their lead, which they held on to until the final horn sounded.
Notes and Numbers
- Both Riley and freshman Bridget Schofield (Littleton, Mass.) led the way with four shot attemps each – including three shots on goal – while freshman Erin Blomberg (Wading River, N.Y.) caused two turnovers to highlight the defensive front
- In net, sophomore Alexa Petzold (Ridgewood, N.J.) started and recorded four saves before freshman Lauren Trepaney (Nashua, N.H.) turned away six in the second half
- For the third straight season, Merrimack increased its win total from the previous year, as the young squad continues to build into a contender
- The Warriors will return four of their top-five scorers from this season, including nearly 100 points between freshman Amber Feminella (Cortlandt Manor, N.Y.) and junior Hunter McCarthy (Avon, Conn.), who were among the NE-10's leaders with 53 and 44 points, respectively
- Riley and Anthony contributed on both ends of the field over the course of the season; the former finished with a career-high 19 points as a senior, while the latter added two goals and both combined for 28 caused turnovers as a defensive tandem
- SOG: Merrimack – 14 // ASM – 17
- Ground Balls: Merrimack – 24 // ASM – 36
- Draw Controls: Merrimack – 6 // ASM – 3
- Clears: Merrimack (18-for-24) // ASM (22-for-25)
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