University of Massachusets Athletics
University of Massachusetts
12-2, 6-0
University of Richmond
11-3, 5-1
Minutewomen Sit Atop Atlantic 10 with 15-9 Win over Spiders
April 10, 2022 | Women's Lacrosse
AMHERST, MA. — The Massachusetts Women's Lacrosse team (12-2, 6-0 A-10) soared to 12-2 on Sunday with a huge 15-9 victory over the Spiders of Richmond University (11-3, 5-1 A-10). This win saw the Minutewomen rise to 6-0 in the Atlantic 10, surpassing the Spiders as the best record of the conference.
Three stars shined the brightest on Sunday, as senior Maddy Moloney, graduate student Kelly Marra, and graduate student Kendra Harbinger combined for 10 goals. The trio was able to outscore Richmond all by themselves and set a terrific tone for the defense to build on.
Alex Finn, Haley Connaughton, Brinley Anderson, and Olivia Muscella also contributed goals in the victory, while Muscella led the charge with seven draw controls and two caused turnovers.
Senior Gina Carroll held firm, as the Spiders' onslaught of shots was not enough to trouble the UMass goalkeeper, as she tallied 11 saves in the contest.
Massachusetts struggled with clears today, being only 11-14 in the win. The Minutewomen closed halves well, after tying the 1st and 3rd periods 2-2, the team prevailed in periods two and four by outscoring the Spiders 5-2 in each.
Massachusetts forced 10 Richmond turnovers, which is part of the reason they were able to hang on for the victory, their biggest of the year.
UMass closed out a 15-9 win, putting them at 6-0 and atop the A-10. Massachusetts will go to Philadelphia on Thursday, April 14 to battle the University of La Salle with a 1:00 p.m. first draw. For complete coverage of the UMass women's lacrosse program, follow the Minutewomen on Twitter (@UMassLacrosse), Instagram (@UMassWLacrosse) and Facebook (@UMassWLacrosse) as well as online at www.UMassAthletics.com.
