Pfeiffer Women's Lacrosse Drops Heartbreaker to Ferrum, 15-14
Misenheimer, N.C. (March 5, 2022) – Visiting Ferrum College scored the go-ahead goal with 1:01 left in the fourth quarter to down Pfeiffer University in the women's lacrosse home opener at Lefko Field on Saturday afternoon.
The Basics
FINAL – Ferrum def. Pfeiffer, 15-14
Records
Ferrum - 3-2
Pfeiffer – 0-4
Location – Misenheimer, N.C. – N.E. Lefko Field
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Falcons and Panthers battled to a 5-5 tie trough the first two quarters, but Pfeiffer seemed to be taking control, as the Falcons scored three goals to open the third quarter to lead 8-5.Â
Tracy Torrez and
Julia Barbato netted two up-goals to start the quarter, with Barbato cashing in with a down-goal to provide the margin.
Pfeiffer would push the lead to 12-7, but five straight scored from Ferrum locked the game at 12-12, with 13:51 left in the fourth quarter.
Barbato scored two more goals, giving Pfeiffer the 14-13 advantage with 9:28 left. Ferrum tied the game with 5:03 left and got the eventual game-winner from Willow Cooper with 1:01 left, making the score 15-14.
Inside the Box Score
Barbato scored a season-best six-goals and had an assist in the loss. Teammate
Alexis Murriel continued her hot streak, scoring five goals while dishing a pair of assists. Murriel also controlled 10 draw controls and had a team-high eight ground ball.
Freshman
Analise Robinson had a pair of goals and an assist for Pfeiffer to round out the scoring.
Sophomore goalkeeper
Jordan Pendergraft had 10 saves on the afternoon while facing 25 shots.
Up Next
Pfeiffer will return to Lefko Field for their USA South opener against Huntingdon College on Saturday, March 12. Start time is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
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