Pfeiffer Women's Lacrosse Wins Over Huntingdon, 11-6

Misenheimer, N.C. (March 22, 2021) – The Pfeiffer University women's lacrosse team won their home opener on Saturday afternoon, defeating visiting Huntingdon College 11-6 at Lefko Field

The Basics

FINAL – Pfeiffer def. Huntingdon, 11-6

Records
Pfeiffer - 2-1 (2-0 USA South)
Huntingdon – 0-4 (0-2 USA South)

Location – Misenheimer, N.C. – Lefko Field

HOW IT HAPPENED

First Half
After spotting Huntingdon an early 2-0 lead, Pfeiffer used a pair of Gabby Bosak goals and a goal from Alyson Hanlon to take the 3-2 lead.  Huntingdon would tie the game at 3-3 at the 13:38 mark, but the Falcons closed the half with three goals, one from senior Meredith Manson, a man-up goal from freshman Julia Barbato and closed the half with a goal from sophomore Alexis Murriel, taking the 6-3 lead into halftime.
 

Second Half
After Huntingdon opened the scoring in the second half to close to 6-4, Pfeiffer went on a four-goal run using goals from Starnice Galloway and three consecutive goals from Manson. The latter being a man-down goal, making the score 10-4.

Huntingdon would get a pair of goals to make it 10-6, but Bosak added the final goal with seven seconds to play to provide the 11-6 final.

Inside the Box Score
All told, Manson finished with a team-best four goals on the afternoon to go along with six ground balls. Bosak would tally three goals while Murriel and Tracy Torrez each had a pair of assists in the win.

Freshman Jordan Pendergraft earned the win in goal, as she made 11 saves on the afternoon.

Up Next
The Falcons will return to play at home on Wednesday, March 24 with a 6:00 p.m. USA South game against Brevard at Lefko Field.