April 30, 2003
Shorewomen Fall to Second-Ranked Lions
Weller Scores Two Goals for Washington

CHESTERTOWN, MD -- The Washington College women's lacrosse team fell to unbeaten and second-ranked College of New Jersey, 16-3, this afternoon at Shriver Field. Senior midfielder Betty Weller (Sudlersville, MD/Queen Anne's County) scored two goals to lead the Shorewomen (12-4).

Washington scored 14 seconds into the game to take a quick 1-0 lead as Weller controlled the opening draw and raced down the field to score an unassisted goal. Katie Wagenblast then scored off a free position for the Lions (13-0) with 21:31 left in the first half, but Washington took the lead again when junior attacker Janet Studdiford (Wyndmoor, PA/Springside School) found junior attacker Casey Sawma (Conway, MA/Stoneleigh-Burnham) for a goal with 18:16 to play before the break. New Jersey quickly tied things up, however, as Carin Heller scored 13 seconds later. Her goal was the beginning of a 10-0 run for the Lions that put them up, 11-2.

Weller's second goal broke that run and came off a free position with 15:33 left in the game. The Lions then scored the final five goals of the contest to provide the final margin.

Freshman goalie Ashley Crisler (Manchester, MD/North Carroll) made 16 saves for WC. Sawma controlled a team-high four draws.

Bridget Bigley scored five goals for New Jersey, all in the second half.

The Shorewomen return to action Saturday as they take on 13th-ranked Franklin & Marshall in the Centennial Conference semifinals at Gettysburg College. Game time will be approximately 4:00 p.m., depending on when the first semifinal game is completed.

BOX SCORE

Team
1st
2nd
Total
College of New Jersey
7
9
-
16
Washington College
2
1
-
3

Washington Goals - Betty Weller 2, Casey Sawma.
Washington Assists - Janet Studdiford.
New Jersey Goals - Bridget Bigley 5, Katie Wagenblast 4, Carin Heller 3, Liz O'Connor 3, Lauren Dougher.
New Jersey Assists - Carin Heller 2, Liz O'Connor 2, Lauren Gossner 2, Lauren Dougher 2, Tara Prindible.

Washington Saves - Ashley Crisler 16 (16 GA/60:00).
New Jersey Saves - Jen Munday 8 (3 GA/60:00).

Shots - TCNJ 37, WC 16.
Ground Balls - TCNJ 42, WC 27.
Draw Controls - TCNJ 12, WC 9.

EXPANDED WC STATS

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