In an exhilarating display of skill and strategy, the Union Garnet Chargers outperformed Skidmore with a score of 5-1 in the third quarter on Friday. This impressive performance was instrumental in securing their 11-9 victory in the Liberty League women’s lacrosse match held at Frank Bailey Field.
The Garnet Chargers (3-2 LL, 5-4 overall) were trailing 6-5 at halftime. However, the tide turned in their favor when Gilliam Joseph initiated a comeback with a player-down goal just 1:13 into the third quarter. Anna Smith then took the reins, giving Union the lead with 10:02 left on the clock. Hannah Compa further solidified their position by making it 8-6 with 7:43 remaining.
Despite Skidmore’s Gabriella Modesti scoring a player-up goal with 6:17 left, Union’s Lana Mickelson and Sarah Murphy scored late in the third quarter, extending Union’s lead to 10-7.
Smith was a standout player for Union, contributing three goals and an assist. Joseph also had a strong game, scoring three times, while Compa added two goals to the tally.
On the Skidmore side (2-3, 4-7), Modesti led the team with three goals.
The Garnet Chargers are set to return to the field next Saturday at noon for a match against Vassar.
Skidmore 3 3 1 2 — 9
Union 3 2 5 1 — 11
Skidmore scoring: Modesti 3-0, McKinley 1-0, Marr 1-1, Munder 1-0, Walsh 1-0, Schwartzman 1-0, deBenedictis 1-0, Ross 0-1. Union scoring: Smith 3-1, Joseph 3-0, Compa 2-0, Maurer 1-2, Mickelson 1-0, Murphy 1-0, Varano 0-1. Goalies: Skidmore, Kazanjian, 12 saves. Union, Widlitz, 6 saves.
Agree with the statement! Great job, Garnet Chargers! #GoTeam
Great win by the Garnet Chargers! #StrongThirdQuarter #WomensLacrosse