HAMILTON – The Colgate women's lacrosse program opened the 2019 season on a snowy afternoon at Beyer-Small '76 Field. Despite a hat trick from Colgate's
Danielle Van Calcar, Vermont's strong second half downed the Raiders 12-9 in the season opener.
Vermont earned a quick 2-0 lead less than a minute in but it was narrowed to a one-goal game as
Noelle Patterson scored Colgate's first goal of the 2019 campaign. Later capitalizing on a shot clock violation by Vermont, the Raiders propelled the ball down the field before Van Calcar wrapped it around the cage for a 3-2 game. After being awarded a free position shot captain
Madeline Barcia tied the game at 3-3 less than 9:00 after the opening draw.
After a flurry of action through the first 10:00 of the game, the teams remained at a 4-3 score for the next 10:00 until Van Calcar tied the game at 4-4. Through a stretch with significant time of possession, the Raiders were relentless with three charges at the net before scoring their fifth goal. Vermont regained the lead once again before the conclusion of the first half when it scored with just 18.7 on the clock.
Another quick start to play, the nonconference foes came out in the second half with three alternating tallies in the first 1:23, including Van Calcar completing her fifth career hat trick when she narrowed Vermont's lead to 7-6. The Catamounts went on a 5-2 run to increase their lead near the midway point of the second half until
Tara Atkinson interrupted Vermont's four-goal run. Colgate's late offensive push continued as freshman
Jacklyn Hooey scored on a free position shot with 2:31 to narrow the score. A goal in the final minute by newcomer
Annelise Kotz concluded the scoring as Vermont held off Colgate's comeback for a 12-9 final.
STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
• Following up on a strong freshman season, sophomore
Danielle Van Calcar had a three-goal performance in the season opener. In 2018 she was the team's second-leading scorer by 41 points.
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Noelle Patterson scored the first goal of the season for the Raiders after earning 22 in her freshman season, which included six multi-goal games. A multi-point day, Patterson added an assist on the afternoon.
• Senior captain
Madeline Barcia notched her second career goal by scoring Colgate's third of the day.
• After transferring from William and Mary, sophomore
Annelise Kotz recorded her first goal as a Colgate Raider when she scored just 24 seconds into the second half. The Cabin John, Maryland, native added to her points as she followed up with Colgate's final tally of the afternoon with just 47 seconds remaining.
• After scoring 25 goals as a junior in 2018, senior
Tara Atkinson recorded her first of the season against Vermont. The attack also earned a multi-point game as she assisted on Colgate's final goal.
• In addition to Kotz, freshman
Jacklyn Hooey recorded her first career goal in her first collegiate game with the Colgate lacrosse program when she scored with 2:31 remaining.
• Statistically, Colgate held the advantage in shots (31-24), ground ball recoveries (19-11), and were successful on 18 clears to Vermont's 16. The Raiders also only sacrificed 18 turnovers to Vermont's 23 on the day.
THE BOTTOM LINE
• Vermont 12, Colgate 9
RECORD UPDATES
• Colgate begins the 2019 season with an 0-1 record.
• Vermont improves to 1-0 overall on the season.
COACH BEVILLE'S TAKE
"Unfortunately we didn't walk away with the win today but I am proud of our defense and rookie players for stepping up.
Jacklyn Hooey and
Annelise Kotz showed us a glimpse of what they are capable of this year, while senior captain
Chelsea Taylor made some huge defensive plays at the end of the game."
UP NEXT
Colgate continues home action on Wednesday, Feb. 20 as it hosts Binghamton for nonconference play. First draw is set for 5 p.m. on Beyer-Small '76 Field.
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