2008 Woodie Awards
Womens's lacrosse locks up playoff birth with weekend sweep
Juliana Wynohradnyk
Issue date: 4/10/08 Section: Sports
The Sacred Heart women's lacrosse team clinched a playoff spot in the Northeast Conference Tournament with two wins this past weekend.
Sacred Heart beat Long Island University, 14-4, and Wagner, 17-8.
The Pioneers successful season now stands at a 9-5 record overall, setting a new Division I record for consecutive wins with their seventh straight victory in the NEC.
"I don't think that teams are beginning to fear us," said Amanda Williams, "but we do have a target on our backs. Every team we play would love to be the ones to beat the first place team."
Williams' three goals and one assist brought her season totals to a team-leading 33 goals with eight assists.
Several other players were able to add to their growing records and others created new ones. Freshman Jessica Ingrilli scored a career-high five goals in Sunday's game while junior Mary Montesarchio raised her school record season total to 30 assists on the year with four against Wagner.
"Everyone on this team has contributed throughout the year," said Coach Laura Cook. "I always say we win as a team and we lose as a team."
On Friday, Sacred Heart got on the scoreboard quickly in the first half taking a 5-0 lead. Montesarchio and sophomore Carissa Hauser both recorded a pair of goals.
"Our attack is very balanced," said Williams, "which makes it difficult for teams to shut us down."
The Pioneers closed the first half with back-to-back goals from Williams to make it 7-3. Montesarchio assisted on both.
"Our balanced attack is a great asset to our team," said Montesarchio. "It's easy to shut down one or two players and stay consistent on our attack."
In the second half, the Pioneers dominated with a six-straight goal attack.
Sacred Heart had several players record points. Senior Liz Ottey scored two goals and had a pair of assists. Williams scored her third goal of the game and Ingrilli received credit for the Pioneers' final two goals of the game.
Sacred Heart beat Long Island University, 14-4, and Wagner, 17-8.
The Pioneers successful season now stands at a 9-5 record overall, setting a new Division I record for consecutive wins with their seventh straight victory in the NEC.
"I don't think that teams are beginning to fear us," said Amanda Williams, "but we do have a target on our backs. Every team we play would love to be the ones to beat the first place team."
Williams' three goals and one assist brought her season totals to a team-leading 33 goals with eight assists.
Several other players were able to add to their growing records and others created new ones. Freshman Jessica Ingrilli scored a career-high five goals in Sunday's game while junior Mary Montesarchio raised her school record season total to 30 assists on the year with four against Wagner.
"Everyone on this team has contributed throughout the year," said Coach Laura Cook. "I always say we win as a team and we lose as a team."
On Friday, Sacred Heart got on the scoreboard quickly in the first half taking a 5-0 lead. Montesarchio and sophomore Carissa Hauser both recorded a pair of goals.
"Our attack is very balanced," said Williams, "which makes it difficult for teams to shut us down."
The Pioneers closed the first half with back-to-back goals from Williams to make it 7-3. Montesarchio assisted on both.
"Our balanced attack is a great asset to our team," said Montesarchio. "It's easy to shut down one or two players and stay consistent on our attack."
In the second half, the Pioneers dominated with a six-straight goal attack.
Sacred Heart had several players record points. Senior Liz Ottey scored two goals and had a pair of assists. Williams scored her third goal of the game and Ingrilli received credit for the Pioneers' final two goals of the game.
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