Temple takes series with a thrilling, 9-8, victory. The Temple Women’s Lacrosse team (6-3) enjoyed their visit to Norfolk, VA, and swept the two-game series against the Old Dominion Monarchs (3-8) Kara Nakrasius scored with :24 on the clock to seal the deal.
The Monarchs dominated a low-scoring first half and Haley O’Connor (2g) kicked off the scoring with just :49 played. Bridget Whitaker (1g,1a) deposited a Meghan Hoffman feed to get it even at 1-1. Lily Siskind (1g) and MacKenzie Roth (1g,1a) continued the goal exchange. Ali Mills (2g) and Corinne Stratton (1g,1a) ended the tight first half with ODU holding a lead at 4-2.
Jackie Cerchio (1g) at the 28:29 mark followed exactly a minute later from Meghan Hoffman (2g,2a). The Owls even at 4-4.
O’Connor nailed her 12th to put ODU back in front, 5-4. Kara Nakrasius (3g) came to the forefront and hit rope twice :57 to give Temple yet another lead.
It took all of 1:01 for Hoffman to bury an Abaigael Ryan feed on the disadvantage to push it to 7-5. Claire Porter (2g) notched a pair and Ali Mills getting her 4th flipped the lead to 8-7 in favor of ODU. Belle Mastropietro (1g,1a) kept her streak of scoring in every game this season. Things were once again, knotted up, 8-8 with 4:12 to play. Hoffman hit a breaking Nakrasius who deposited a shot behind netminder, Sabrina Leatherwood to cement the 9-8 victory.
Dis and Dat
Both teams were very accurate. Temple firing 29 shots with 26 going on goal and ODU had every shot on net with 19. ODU had more turnovers, 22-19 but Temple had the edge on ground balls, 23-18. Temple takes series with a thrilling, 9-8, victory.
“Kara’s goal was exactly what we needed to win the game, and then Bridget’s draw control at the end was huge to secure the win. The game is made up of a lot of little plays. Nothing makes that more clear than what you see at the end when one shot and one draw control wins the game.” — head coach Bonnie Rosen
Kevin has followed and promoted the game of lacrosse since May 19, 1974.
The same day the Philadelphia Flyers won the Cup, the Philadelphia Wings were introduced to Neibauer and Philadelphia.
Kevin has covered many sports, including baseball, football, basketball, and.. lacrosse. A former licensed football referee and baseball umpire, Kevin brings a unique insight to his game coverage.
A published writer in JustHockey Magazine, Kevin covered the American Hockey League as well as a monthly story on a pugilist where Kevin used the pen name, The Rink Rat. Neibauer turned his attentions to lacrosse for a few years and does his part, whether podcasting or writing to grow the game. Kevin branched out to his roots and currently provides insight for all Philadelphia teams for Edge of Philly as well as his full-time duties with LaxPhilly.
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