March 2, 2024
Moravian Falls to Widener by a Goal in Non-Conference Action
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s lacrosse squad fell to visiting Widener University, 9-8, in non-conference action Saturday on John Makuvek Field.
Widener University
2-2
9
Moravian University
1-3
8
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
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2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Widener University
G:
Clark Trowbridge
- 3
A:
Alex Krohn
- 2
Sv:
Katelyn Rosini
- 11
GB:
2 Players
(#6,
#19)
- 3
Moravian University
G:
Alex Cherenson
- 3
A:
Jackie Salvatore
- 3
Sv:
Kayla Graef
- 7
GB:
Madi Dippel
- 3
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Widener University | Moravian University |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 18 | 25 |
| Ground Balls | 12 | 16 |
| Saves | 11 | 7 |
| Clears | 14-17 | 18-17 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 13 |
| Draw Controls | 17 | 4 |
| Free Position Shots | 1-2 | 2-5 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women's lacrosse squad fell to visiting Widener University, 9-8, in non-conference action Saturday on John Makuvek Field.
How It Happened
- The Pride netted the first three goals of the match before junior midfielder Alex Cherenson scored off a pass from junior attack Jackie Salvatore with a little under seven minutes left in the first quarter. Freshman attack Melissa Elefonte netted a goal off a Salvatore pass a little over two minutes later to cut the deficit to one. Widener added one more tally in the period to lead 4-2 after 15 minutes of action
- Senior defender Keara Reilly scored the first goal of the squad quarter on a free position shot for the Blue & Grey before the Pride scored twice. Salvatore and sophomore midfielder Gianna Lotito found the net in the last 2:40 of the half to pull within a goal at 6-5 as the teams headed to the intermission
- Cherenson pulled Moravian even at 6-6 with 5:48 on the clock in the third quarter. However, Widener retook the lead a minute and a half later for a 7-6 edge after 45 minutes of play
- The squads traded goals in the fourth quarter with Cherenson and Elefonte scoring for the Greyhounds
Inside the Numbers
- Moravian had five players register a point with Cherenson netting a hat trick to go with an assist
- Elefonte recorded a pair of goals while Salvatore finished with a goal, three assists and two ground balls
- Lotito had a goal and an assist while Reilly scored a goal
- Junior midfielder Madi Dippel led Moravian with three ground balls and a pair of draw controls while senior defender Alise Downey, sophomore midfielder Victoria Salica and freshman midfielder Reagan Reiner all had two ground balls
- Sophomore goalie Kayla Graef registered seven saved to go with two ground balls while junior midfielder Isabella Ziccardi and junior defender Leah Hoskin each had a pair of caused turnovers
Up Next for the Greyhounds
- Saturday, March 9 at College of Mount Saint Vincent (N.Y.), 12:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 13 vs. Cabrini University, 6:00 p.m.
