Army West Point Athletics
Army West Point
1-0
University of New Hampshire
0-1
Women’s Lacrosse Opens Season in Style with Convincing Victory Over UNH
February 12, 2023 | Women's Lacrosse
WEST POINT, NY – Army West Point women's lacrosse (1-0, 0-0 PL) won its season and home opener on Saturday afternoon, rolling to a 19-8 victory over New Hampshire (0-1, 0-0 AE) at Michie Stadium.
The Black Knights led by a score of 17-3 through three quarters after jumping out to a double-digit lead early in the second. Army's returning core looked in midseason form early, as Kathleen Sullivan posted five first quarter points on her way to a three-goal, three-assist performance.
The attack was able to get in a rhythm early as Julia Franzoni dominated the draws, giving Army constant possession following each goal. Franzoni's 14 total draw controls marked a new single-game program record, a record in which she previously held with 13 (3-30-22 vs. Lehigh).
Lacey Bartholomay drew the start for Army, making four saves while having little to do for stretches of the first half. Sherry Feng came in on relief to make her debut, collecting three saves before making way for Lindsey Serafine for her first Army appearance.
Two plebes drew the start for the Black Knights, each logging standout performances. Allison Reilly got the nod up front alongside the distinguished upperclassmen quartet, contributing a goal and three assists. Brigid Duffy tacked on two goals as well in her debut, adding a ground ball and draw control.
HOW IT HAPPENED
· Julia Franzoni scored the first goal of the season for Army, which was promptly answered by the Wildcats to tie the score at one.
· Kathleen Sullivan took over, registering a point on four straight goals in the quarter as Army jumped out to a 5-1 lead. Sullivan scored twice while tabbing assists to Julia Gorajek and Carleigh Armstrong.
· Madeline Lenkart scored a free-position goal before Duffy logged her first career goal and Army led 7-1 after 15 minutes.
· Army extended its lead to 9-1 before UNH was able to get past Bartholomay again, with the BK's goals coming from Reilly and Gorajek.
· After UNH got the goal one back, Army responded with a flurry of goals. Gorajek nailed her hat trick before halftime, while Jolie Riedell, Madison Warne and Marissa Massey each opened their accounts with a goal. Army led 13-2 going into halftime.
· Carleigh Armstrong opened the second half scoring, with Sullivan's third goal of the game eventually making it 15-3 midway through the third.
· On the ensuing draw, Franzoni won it and did all he work herself to score her second of the contest. A goal from Gabby Mirak made it a 17-3 game heading into the final quarter.
· Riedell and Duffy added goals early in the period, before UNH used a 5-0 spurt over the final 10 minutes to bring the final score to 19-8.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Kathleen Sullivan logged a game-high six points including three goals, adding a ground ball.
- Julia Gorajek scored three times, marking the 10th hat trick of her career.
- Allison Reilly logged four points behind a goal and three assists.
- Lacey Bartholomay made four saves in the Army net, allowing just two goals.
- Julia Franzoni set the single-game program record with 14 draw controls, in addition to scoring a pair of goals.
- Army outshot the Wildcats 38-18.
- Army doubled up the Wildcats on draw controls, 20-10.
- The Black Knights converted on all three free-position shot attempts.
UP NEXT
Army heads south for a matchup with Jacksonville on Thursday, Feb. 16.
