May 1, 2002
WC Falls to Second-Ranked Lions
Higdon Makes 19 Saves

EWING, NJ -- The Washington College Shorewomen finished off their 2002 regular season with a 16-1 loss at second-ranked College of New Jersey tonight in Ewing, NJ. The loss dropped the Shorewomen's record to 9-8, but all eight losses have come against nationally-ranked teams. The Lions improved to 14-0 with the win.

The Lions led 12-0 at the half and had seven players score at least one goal in the game. Valerie Cherill scored four goals and assisted on two others, while Carin Heller also tallied four goals and had one assist. Liz O'Connor contributed three goals.

Sophomore attacker Janet Studdiford (Wyndmoor, PA/Springside School) scored WC's only goal on a free position shot with 20:43 remaining in the game. Sophomore goalie Mandy Higdon (Catonsville, MD/Catonsville) made 19 saves.


BOX SCORE

Team
1st
2nd
Total
Washington College
0
1
-
1
College of New Jersey
12
4
-
16

Washington Goals - Janet Studdiford.
Washington Assists - none.
Coll. of New Jersey Goals - Valerie Cherill 4, Carin Heller 4, Liz O'Connor 3, Jill Baldwin 2, Tara Prindible, Megan McCall, Danielle Castillo.
Coll. of New Jersey Assists - Valerie Cherill 2, Tara Prindible 2, Carin Heller, Jill Baldwin, Megan McCall.

Washington Saves - Mandy Higdon 19 (16 GA/60:00).
Coll. of New Jersey Saves - Gemma Gannone 0 (1 GA/60:00).

Shots - CNJ 47, WC 3
Ground Balls - CNJ 47, WC 10
Draw Controls - CNJ 14, WC 5

EXPANDED WC STATS

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