Guilford Women’s Lacrosse Final 11 – Christopher Newport 16

Greensboro, N.C. – Bonnie Hansen scored four goals and Katie Doherty added three goals and two assist in visiting Christopher Newport University’s 16-11 lacrosse victory at Guilford College Sunday in the Quakers’ season opener.

The Captains (2-1) scored 10 of the game’s first 12 goals and led, 11-4, at halftime. Hansen scored twice and Christine Mike added two goals during a 6-0 Christopher Newport burst over a 10-minute stretch midway through the half.

Guilford’s Carrie Ernst scored her third goal of the game to start the second half, which made it an 11-5 contest, but the Captains answered with a 4-1 run that opened a 15-6 margin with 14:28 to play. Guilford rallied to within 15-10 with 5:08 to play, but drew no closer.

Seven different Captains tallied goals, including Mike, who finished with three scores. Teammate Shayna Sargent contributed two goals and two assists.

Ernst’s four points (3 goals, 1 assist) paced Guilford’s offense. Jordan Clodfelter, Carolyn Rodda and Caryn Washington all scored twice for the Quakers. Guilford’s Jennifer Abelin enjoyed a solid defensive game with five ground balls and three caused turnovers, both game highs.

Guilford returns to action Saturday (3/1) against visiting Goucher College as 12 noon. Christopher Newport visits Ferrum Saturday (3/1) in a 4:00 p.m. USA South Athletic Conference match.

Lacrosse Game Summary (Final) 2008 Guilford College Lacrosse
Christopher Newport (2-1) vs Guilford (0-1) (Feb 24, 2008 at Greensboro, N.C.)
Date: Feb 24, 2008 Location: Greensboro, N.C. Stadium: Armfield Ath. Center
Attendance:50 Start time:2:00 pm End time:3:55 pm Total time:1:55

SCORE BY PERIOD 1 2 Tot
——————————-
Christopher Newport. 11 5 – 16
Guilford………… 4 7 – 11

Christopher Newport SCORING: GOALS: Bonnie Hansen 4; Katie Doherty 3; Christine Mike 3; Shayna Sargent 2; Brooke Falcke 2; Lisa Thomson 1; Chrissy Rogers 1.
ASSISTS: Katie Doherty 2; Shayna Sargent 2; Kaitlin Quigley 1; Lisa Thomson 1.

Guilford SCORING: GOALS: Carrie Ernst 3; Jordan Clodfelter 2; Carolyn Rodda 2; Caryn Washington 2; Jennifer Abelin 1; Kelly Gonzalez 1.
ASSISTS: Jordan Clodfelter 1; Carrie Ernst 1; Mary Hutchins 1.

Christopher Newport GROUND BALLS: Rebecca Abood 5; Natalie Gilbert 5; Christine Mike 5; Lisa Thomson 5; Alyssa Burke 3; Katie Doherty 3; Brooke Falcke 2; Bonnie Hansen 2; Meghan Harkey 2; Gayle Robinson 2; Jacqui Williar 2; Kelsie Dodd 1; Marie Pierce 1; Kaitlin Quigley 1; Shayna Sargent 1; Amy Suddarth 1.

Guilford GROUND BALLS: Jennifer Abelin 5; Shelly Nogueira 4; Carolyn Rodda 4; Erin Baker 3; Billie Pellerito 3; Carrie Ernst 2; Kaitlin
Feeney 2; Erin Hoerner 2; Mary Hutchins 2; Caryn Washington 2; Jordan Clodfelter 1; Kelly Gonzalez 1; Ellie Merritt 1.

Christopher Newport TURNOVERS CAUSED: Rebecca Abood 2; Alyssa Burke 2; Natalie Gilbert 2; Katie Doherty 1; Meghan Harkey 1; Lisa Thomson 1.
Guilford TURNOVERS CAUSED: Jennifer Abelin 3; Erin Baker 1; Kaitlin Feeney 1; Kelly Gonzalez 1; Mary Hutchins 1; Jennifer Maynard 1; Shelly Nogueira 1; Carolyn Rodda 1; Caryn Washington 1.

SHOTS – Christopher Newport 33; Guilford 34.
SHOTS ON GOAL – Christopher Newport 22; Guilford 22.

TURNOVERS – Christopher Newport 26; Guilford 25.

FACEOFFS – Christopher Newport 0-0; Guilford 0-0.

CLEARS – Christopher Newport 16-23; Guilford 12-17.

GOALIES – CNUW: Gayle Robinson 2-1 (60:00 minutes, 22 shots-11 saves, 11 GA); GC: Erin Hoerner 0-1 (60:00, 22-6, 16).

Start time: 2:00 pm Finish time: 3:55 pm Length of game: 1:55
Officials: Kirsten Kruhm; Michelle Hood; David Balogh. Scorer: Guilford Sports Info.

A-50 T-1:55
Nonconference game