Guilford College Women’s Lacrosse 19, Sewanee 4

Greensboro, N.C. – Sophomore Carrie Ernst (Randolph, N.J./Randolph) scored a career-high four goals and matched a personal best with five points in Guilford College’s 19-4 women’s lacrosse victory over visiting University of the South (Sewanee).

The Quakers raced to a 14-3 halftime lead in their fifth win in six matches. Guilford scored the game’s first five goals and Ernst had three tallies by the 19:25 mark of the first half. Sophomore Ellie Merrit (Gaithersburg, Md./Sandy Spring Friends) scored her third goal of the half with 3:30 left before halftime, which gave the Quakers a 13-3 margin and kept the clock running for the rest of the game.

In all, 10 Quakers dent the twine as Guilford posted its highest scoring output of the season. Freshman Hannah Merrell (Wolfeboro, N.H./Kingswood Regional) had a goal and a game-high three assists. Sophomore Shelly Nogueira (East Calais, Vt./Union-32) chipped in with two goals and two helpers. Ernst picked up a game- and career-high eight ground balls.

Catherine Sanders’ three goals led the way for Sewanee (3-4).

Guilford returns to action Saturday (4/5) at Randolph-Macon College.

Lacrosse Game Summary (Final) / 2008 Guilford College Lacrosse / Sewanee vs Guilford (Mar 30, 2008 at Greensboro, N.C.)
Sewanee (3-4) vs. Guilford (5-4)
Date: Mar 30, 2008 Location: Greensboro, N.C.
Stadium: Armfield Ath. Center Attendance:55
Start time:12 noon End time:1:35 pm Total time:1:35

SCORE BY PERIOD 1 2 Tot
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Sewanee…………. 3 1 – 4
Guilford………… 14 5 – 19

Sewanee SCORING: GOALS: Catherine Sanders 3; Allison Bland 1.
ASSISTS: None.

Guilford SCORING: GOALS: Carrie Ernst 4; Ellie Merritt 3; Shelly Nogueira 2; Jordan Clodfelter 2; Mary Hutchins 2; Caryn Washington 2;Hannah Merrell 1; Jennifer Abelin 1; Carolyn Rodda 1; Billie Pellerito 1.
ASSISTS: Hannah Merrell 3; Shelly Nogueira 2; Carrie Ernst 1; Kelly Gonzalez 1.

Sewanee GROUND BALLS: Dorsey Clarke 3; Katie Gojkovich 3; Catherine Sanders 3; Chelsea Askew 2; Carly Grimm 2; Hannah Moran 2; Caroline Carlin 1; Victoria Friedman 1; Eliza Sholtz 1; Megan Velie 1.

Guilford GROUND BALLS: Carrie Ernst 8; Jennifer Abelin 6; Jordan Clodfelter 6; Mary Hutchins 5; Kelly Gonzalez 4; Ellie Merritt 4;
Jennifer Maynard 3; Shelly Nogueira 3; Caryn Washington 3; Kaitlin Feeney 2; Billie Pellerito 2; Carolyn Rodda 2; Erin Baker 1;
Alyzza-May Callahan 1; Grace Fletcher 1; Erin Hoerner 1; Hannah Merrell 1; Leah Stettner 1.

Sewanee TURNOVERS CAUSED: Catherine Sanders 2; Caroline Carlin 1; Eliza Sholtz 1; Megan Velie 1.
Guilford TURNOVERS CAUSED: Carrie Ernst 2; Carolyn Rodda 2; Erin Baker 1; Kelly Gonzalez 1; Mary Hutchins 1.

SHOTS – Sewanee 22; Guilford 32.
SHOTS ON GOAL – Sewanee 14; Guilford 25.
TURNOVERS – Sewanee 26; Guilford 27.
CLEARS – Sewanee 8-18; Guilford 13-18.
GOALIES – SEW: Katie Gojkovich 3-4 (60:00 minutes, 25 shots-6 saves, 19 GA); GC: Alyzza-May Callahan 5-1 (48:11, 12-9, 3) , Erin Hoerner (11:49, 2-1, 1).
Start time: 12 noon Finish time: 1:35 pm Length of game: 1:35
Officials: Heather Morell; Marcy Quackenbush; Chip Rogers. Scorer: Guilford Sports Info.
A-55 T-1:35
Nonconference match