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Match Overview: Ithaca vs. Vassar
In an exciting Liberty League First Round match, the No. 23 Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team rebounded from a previous defeat against Vassar College, securing a 19-10 victory at Higgins Stadium. With this win, the Bombers improved their season record to 11-5 and set their sights on RIT in the upcoming semifinals.
Game Summary
The first quarter witnessed a competitive exchange with Ithaca leading 5-4 at its conclusion. Vassar initiated the scoring, but the Bombers quickly responded, with three consecutive goals from Lily Cody, Kelly Augeri, and Elizabeth Green, pushing the score to 3-1. Vassar managed to tie the game at 3-3, but both teams traded goals until the end of the quarter, with Green and Cody each contributing to Ithaca’s tally.
The Bombers dominated the second quarter, outscoring Vassar by an impressive margin of 9-1. This offensive surge allowed Ithaca to take a commanding 14-5 lead into halftime. Key contributors during this period included Augeri, Green, and Cody, who each scored two goals, along with contributions from Lexi Kellish, Kathryn Scallon, and Leigh Naturale.
Second Half Performance
Continuing their momentum into the second half, Ithaca extended their lead to 19-6 with just under 12 minutes left in the game. Goals from Kellish, Scallon, and Cody, as well as contributions from Sydney Smith and Maddie Hall, highlighted this phase of the match. Vassar rallied late, scoring the final four goals but ultimately fell short, concluding the match with a score of 19-10.
Defensive Standout
In goal, Mikaela Dattilo played a pivotal role, completing the full match and recording six saves to secure the victory for the Bombers.
Upcoming Match Information
The next challenge for Ithaca will come against RIT. The specific game time for this semifinal face-off remains to be announced, but anticipation is high following this decisive victory.
