LYNCHBURG, Va. – Summer Frazier scored five goals in Guilford College’s 15-10 lacrosse win at Lynchburg College Saturday, the Quakers’ first over the Hornets since 2008.
Guilford’s E’leyna Garcia opened the scoring with two of her three goals, which helped the visitors jump out to an early 6-1 lead. Frazier tallied three times in the opening half as the Quakers (8-4, 5-1 ODAC) held a 9-3 edge at halftime.
Lynchburg’s Lesley Buckingham, who also scored five goals, netted two tallies early in the second half and Carley Dobson scored 9:04 into the period to bring the Hornets (7-5, 4-1 ODAC) to within 10-6. The teams traded goals the rest of the way and Lynchburg never drew closer than four.
Lily Colley scored three goals and an assist for Guilford. Kathryn Carella added two goals and an assist, plus three ground balls. Eleanora Keene scored once, had a game-high six draw controls and forced four turnovers. Liza Mettler was solid in goal with 10 saves, four on free-position shots, and five ground balls.
Bri Slate contributed four points on two goals and two assists for Lynchburg. Christina Tran made eight saves in goal before giving way to Haley Bossert with 10:44 left in the game. The Hornets converted just two-of-10 free-position opportunities.
The Quakers visit Randolph-Macon next Saturday (4/14) for a 4:00 p.m. ODAC contest.
Lacrosse Game Summary (Final)
2012 Guilford College Lacrosse
Guilford vs Lynchburg (Apr 07, 2012 at Lynchburg, VA)
Guilford (8-4, 5-1 ODAC) vs. Lynchburg (7-5, 4-1 ODAC)
Date: Apr 07, 2012
Location: Lynchburg, VA
Stadium: Shellenberger Field
Attendance:165
Start time:4:00 pm
End time:5:48 pm
Total time:1:48
SCORE BY PERIOD 1 2 Tot ---------------------------------- Guilford............ 9 6 - 15 Lynchburg........... 3 7 - 10
Guilford SCORING: GOALS: Summer Frazier 5; Lily Colley 3; E’leyna Garcia 3; Kathryn Carella 2; Becca Colley 1; Eleanora Keene 1.
ASSISTS: Kathryn Carella 1; Lily Colley 1; Julia Fraser 1.
Lynchburg SCORING: GOALS: Lesley Buckingham 5; Bri Slate 2; Julie Will 1; Kendall Adkin 1; Carley Dobson 1.
ASSISTS: Bri Slate 2; Julie Will 2; Kendall Adkin 1.
Guilford GROUND BALLS: Liza Mettler 5; Kathryn Carella 3; Becca Colley 3; E’leyna Garcia 3; Eleanora Keene 2; Berie Baldwin 1; Sarah Bradburd 1; Lily Colley 1; Katherine Falzareno 1; Summer Frazier 1.
Lynchburg GROUND BALLS: Christina Tran 4; Julie Will 3; Kendall Adkin 2; Ryland Scott 2; Katie Seidel 2; Sarah Shannon 2; Lesley Buckingham 1; Paige Gadsby 1; Kristina Robertson 1; Bri Slate 1.
Guilford TURNOVERS CAUSED: Eleanora Keene 4; Sarah Bradburd 3; Liza Mettler 3; Becca Colley 2; Lily Colley 2; Kathryn Carella 1; Katherine Falzareno 1; Summer Frazier 1; E’leyna Garcia 1; Anna Howard 1.
Lynchburg TURNOVERS CAUSED: Ryland Scott 2; Kendall Adkin 1; Lesley Buckingham 1; Brianna LaMarca 1; Kat Miller 1; Sarah Shannon 1; Christina Tran 1; Julie Will 1.
SHOTS – Guilford 26; Lynchburg 26.
SHOTS ON GOAL – Guilford 23; Lynchburg 20.
TURNOVERS – Guilford 21; Lynchburg 22.
CLEARS – Guilford 12-20; Lynchburg 11-16.
GOALIES – GC: Liza Mettler (60:00 minutes, 20 shots-10 saves, 10 GA); LC: Christina Tran (49:16, 21-8, 13) , Hailey Bossert (10:44, 2-0, 2).
Start time: 4:00 pm
Finish time: 5:48 pm
Length of game: 1:48
Officials:. Scorer: LC Sports Info.
A-165
T-1:48
Old Dominion Athletic Conference game