Ryan McCarthy
Contributing Writer
The UMBC women’s lacrosse team defeated the University of Monmouth 11-6 with the support from the home fans at UMBC Stadium. The Retrievers put an offensive onslaught as different players putting up points. Erika Braerman dominated contributing five goals, Amanda Gable and Meagan Linkous scored two goals, while Alicia Krause and Ashley Stodter scored one goal apiece. UMBC also played unselfish this evening as four different players had assists. Brerman, had two assists, Stodter with one assist, Emily Cody with one assist, and Linkous with one assist as well.
Also, one of the key aspects of the game that the Retrievers were able to control was the ground ball situation. Through hustle and determination UMBC was able to win twenty-eight ground balls. Thirteen different players from UMBC had ground balls. Sarah Willis and senior goalie Kate Quick each had six. Kate Quick also played well in the cage, saving nine goals.
The Retriever’s were able to take advantage on offense as they continued to win the ground balls throughout the game. The Retrievers continue their home stand as they take on American University on March 17th.
