University of Massachusets Athletics
Thursday, April 1
Pittsburgh, Pa.
1 p.m.
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UMass Cruises Past Duquesne, 21-4, For Sixth Straight Win
April 01, 2021 | Women's Lacrosse
PITTSBURGH -- The Massachusetts women's lacrosse team (7-2, 2-0) used a 10-0 first half run, eight points from Kaitlyn Cerasi (3-5—8) and seven from Haley Connaughton (5-2—7) en route to its sixth straight win in a 21-4 victory at Duquesne (2-1, 1-1) on Thursday at Rooney Field.
The victory moves UMass into a tie for first place in the Atlantic 10 North standings with Saint Joseph's and recorded the fewest goals against vs. a conference opponent since the 2018 season (Apr. 6, 2018 vs. St. Bonaventure).
Ten different Minutewomen found the back of the net on the day while seven recorded multi-point efforts (Stephanie Croke, 3-2—5; Olivia Muscella, 3-0—3; Kelly Marra, 1-1—2; Julia Smith, 1-1—2; Alex Finn, 2-0—2).
Caitlyn Petro, who entered the day second in the nation in draw controls per game, recorded another dominating effort with 12 draws, leading UMass to a 18-9 advantage on the afternoon. Lauren Hiller made seven saves in goal before giving way to Bridgette Wall (two saves) late in regulation.
UMass was in control from the outset, bolting out to a 4-0 lead with goals from Croke (2), Connaughton and Muscella.
After Duquesne got on the board following a timeout, the Minutewomen put the game out of reach with a 10-0 run over a 16-minute span to take a commanding 14-1 lead late in the first half before going into halftime up 15-2.
It was more of the same for Massachusetts with the clock running in the second half, opening with a 6-0 run to crack the 20-goal plateau for the third time this season and second in the last three games.
Massachusetts outshot Duquesne 39-21 on the day (33-13 SOG) and forced the Dukes into 21 turnovers.
UMass will continue its road trip on Saturday when the Minutewomen take on St. Bonaventure in Olean at 11 a.m. on ESPN+.
The victory moves UMass into a tie for first place in the Atlantic 10 North standings with Saint Joseph's and recorded the fewest goals against vs. a conference opponent since the 2018 season (Apr. 6, 2018 vs. St. Bonaventure).
Ten different Minutewomen found the back of the net on the day while seven recorded multi-point efforts (Stephanie Croke, 3-2—5; Olivia Muscella, 3-0—3; Kelly Marra, 1-1—2; Julia Smith, 1-1—2; Alex Finn, 2-0—2).
Caitlyn Petro, who entered the day second in the nation in draw controls per game, recorded another dominating effort with 12 draws, leading UMass to a 18-9 advantage on the afternoon. Lauren Hiller made seven saves in goal before giving way to Bridgette Wall (two saves) late in regulation.
UMass was in control from the outset, bolting out to a 4-0 lead with goals from Croke (2), Connaughton and Muscella.
After Duquesne got on the board following a timeout, the Minutewomen put the game out of reach with a 10-0 run over a 16-minute span to take a commanding 14-1 lead late in the first half before going into halftime up 15-2.
It was more of the same for Massachusetts with the clock running in the second half, opening with a 6-0 run to crack the 20-goal plateau for the third time this season and second in the last three games.
Massachusetts outshot Duquesne 39-21 on the day (33-13 SOG) and forced the Dukes into 21 turnovers.
UMass will continue its road trip on Saturday when the Minutewomen take on St. Bonaventure in Olean at 11 a.m. on ESPN+.
Team Stats
UMASS
DUQ
Shots
39
21
Turnovers
15
21
Caused Turnovers
12
11
Draw Controls
18
9
Free-Position Shots
3
7
Ground Balls
21
19
Game Leaders
Players
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5
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2
FO
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Pen
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GB
2
CT
1
G
3
A
2
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
2
CT
1
G
3
A
5
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
0
CT
0
G
3
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
1
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