DUBUQUE, Iowa (Duhawks.com) - In the final contest of the 2017 campaign, the Loras women's lacrosse team suffered a last-second defeat to Benedictine on Senior Day, 15-14. Senior
Brittany Miller tallied five goals, all of which came in the second half, to pace the Duhawk attack.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
First Half
- Senior Anna Schwalbe, junior Sarah Hanson and freshman Olivia Flynn scored two goals each in the first 13 minutes to open a 6-2 lead for the Duhawks.
- Three consecutive goals by the Eagles cut the margin to one with 13:57 remaining in the half.
- Both sides traded tallies to the completion of the opening half and Loras went into the locker room clinging to a 9-8 advantage.
Second Half
- A slow start for the Duhawks and three consecutive Benedictine goals resulted in a 11-9 lead for the visitors.
- With 18:04 left in the half, Miller netted Loras first goal of the second half, starting a scoring tear for the Waseca, Minn. native, who slotted five consecutive goals in a 14-minute span.Â
- The Duhawks led 14-13 with two minutes remaining, but two Benedictine goals in the last 49 seconds, including the game winner with one second left on the clock to steal the win, 15-14.
NOTABLES
- Hanson, who finished with four points became the second player in program history to eclipse the 100-career point mark
- In her third season in goal, junior Ashley McGee posted career-bests in goals against average (10.31), save percentage (.429) and wins (7)
- Miller's five goals tied a career-high, matching her scoring effort from earlier this season against Cornell
RECORD BOOK UPDATE
Career Records Set in 2017
Assists -
Sarah Hanson - 22
Ground Balls -
Hannah Nelson - 166
Caused Turnovers -
Hannah Nelson - 102
Saves -
Ashley McGee - 394*
Wins -
Ashley McGee - 16
Games Played -
Hannah Nelson - 67
Games Started -
Hannah Nelson - 66
Season Records Set in 2017
Assists -
Hannah Nelson - 10
Assists -
Brittany Miller - 10
Assists -
Sarah Hanson - 10
Ground Balls -
Olivia Flynn - 70
Ground Balls per Game -
Olivia Flynn - 4.12
Caused Turnovers -
Olivia Flynn - 45
Caused Turnovers per Game -
Olivia Flynn - 2.65
Man-Up Goals -
Brittany Miller - 4
Game Winning Goals -
Anna Schwalbe - 3
Single Game Records Set in 2017
Caused Turnovers -
Nia Stompanato - 7
Caused Turnovers -
Olivia Flynn - 7
Man-Up Goals -
Brittany Miller - 3
Team Game Records Set in 2017
Goals - 20 (vs. Monmouth, vs. Northland)
Assists - 8 (vs. Elmhurst)
Shots - 54 (vs. Northland)
GB - 40 (vs. Northland)
CT - 32 (vs. Trine)
Man-Up Goals - 4 (vs. Benedictine)
Team Season Records Set in 2017
Points - 240
Points per Game - 14.12
Goals - 179
Goals per Game - 10.53
Assists - 61
Assists per Game - 3.59
Shots - 531
Shots per Game - 31.24
Shots on Goal - 395
Ground Balls - 366
Draw Controls - 194
Draw Controls per Game - 11.41
Caused Turnovers - 240
Caused Turnovers per Game - 14.12
Man-Up Goals - 7
Goals Against Average - 10.31
Wins - 7
FRIEDMAN GROUP PLAYER OF THE GAME
Brittany Miller | In her final game as a Duhawk, Miller showcased her offensive prowess, scoring all five of Loras goals in the second half. Â Miller finished the afternoon with a team-high six points and six ground balls.
