KEENE, N.H. -- Senior Brigid Casey scored her 100th career goal, but it was not enough for the Keene State College women's lacrosse team to prevail over Johnson & Wales University on a rainy Monday evening at Owl Athletic Complex.
Records
- Johnson & Wales: 1-1
- Keene State: 0-2
How It Happened
The Owls scored fast and frequently in the first quarter of their home opener. Casey netted her first goal just under five minutes into the start of the game. Johnson & Wales Katie Sloan answered just two minutes later in a man-up situation to tie the contest. Keene State turned up the heat, scoring five unanswered goals in the first period. Junior Haile Ratajack assisted Casey's second goal to reclaim the Owls' lead. Casey netted her 100th career goal assisted by fellow senior Emma Goodridge with 7:39 to go in the quarter. Ratajack tallied her second goal of the game under a minute later. Casey concluded the scoring in the first with a pair of goals assisted by Ratajack and senior Cadence Loos to lead 6-1.
Johnson & Wales fought back with two goals by Madeleine Gould at the beginning of the second quarter. Casey tallied another goal for the Owls to keep a comfortable lead. The Wildcats continued putting the pressure on with two more goals. Casey found the back of the net with an assist from Loos with less than one minute left in the half.
The Owls maintained the 8-5 lead going to the third quarter. Senior goalkeeper Haley Terva kept the Wildcats at bay, however JWU broke through with a goal by Taina Gamory with 6:33 remaining. Ratajack answered with her third goal of the season just minutes later. The Wildcats scored with only seven seconds remaining in the period, with the Owls leading 9-7.
The Owls saw their lead disappear as the Wildcats scored three goals only five minutes into the final quarter. Casey netted her eighth goal unassisted to tie up the contest with 6:34 to go in the game. Johnson & Wales answered moments later to regain the lead. The Owls slipped further away as the Wildcats netted two more goals to conclude the scoring at 13-10.
Inside the Crease
- Casey netted her 100th career goal and continued scoring, tallying 105 career goals and 49 career assists.
- Ratajack tallied two goals and two assists.
- Terva made eight saves for the Owls in their inaugural meeting with the Wildcats.
Up Next
- Keene State is at home again on Wednesday, March 9, taking on Wheaton (Mass.) at 4 p.m.
- Johnson & Wales returns to its home turf hosting Worcester State on Thursday, March 10, at 5 p.m.