Navy Women’s Lacrosse Team Advances to Patriot League Semifinals
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The No. 21 Navy women’s lacrosse team, boasting a record of 13-5, achieved a commanding 19-2 victory over Lehigh (6-10) in the quarterfinals of the Patriot League Tournament at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. With this win, the Midshipmen secured a spot in the semifinal round against second-seeded Army.
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vs. Army (Semifinal)
Date: May 1, 2025 | Time: 7:00 p.m.
Broadcast: ESPN+, WNAV
Match Summary
Head coach Cindy Timchal praised her team’s performance, stating, “What a game. We were locked in today… I am proud of the seniors and their leadership that they showed on the field.”
A total of ten different Midshipmen players scored, with Taylor Miles leading the charge by recording a career-high seven points. This included her first collegiate hat trick, along with tying her career-best with four assists. Alyssa Chung and Emma Kennedy complemented the scoring with five points each, featuring three goals and two assists.
Defensive Prowess
Navy’s defense was notable, allowing only two goals, and achieving a shutout in the second half. This marked the first time since they faced Lehigh previously in the season that they held an opponent scoreless for an entire half.
Felicia Giglio played a crucial role in goal, surrendering just two goals while recording four saves. She effectively limited the Mountain Hawks, allowing only one goal in each of the first two quarters.
Ground Balls and Draw Controls
Navy dominated the ground ball battle, collecting 18 compared to Lehigh’s four. Alyssa Daley was particularly impressive, securing 16 draw controls, extending her records in both single-season and career draw controls. She now totals 210 in a single season, and 478 in her career, just 15 shy of tying the Navy and Patriot League record.
Match Progression
Following an early Lehigh goal that put them ahead 1-0, Navy responded with an extraordinary 19-1 run. The first quarter saw the Midshipmen score seven consecutive goals, effectively taking control of the match. By halftime, Navy had built a comfortable 12-2 lead.
The scoring continued into the second half with a 3-0 advantage in the third and finishing strong with a 4-0 fourth quarter. Notable contributions during this period came from Yovino, DeFabio, and Kennedy, all achieving personal milestones in their scoring efforts.
Lehigh’s Performance
On the opposing side, Lehigh’s scoring efforts were led by Angelina Pino and Emmie Ridgeway, with Julia DeLitta contributing nine saves in goal amidst facing a relentless Navy offense.
As Navy prepares for the semifinal matchup against Army, the anticipation builds for what promises to be an exciting contest on May 1, 2025, at the Ridley Athletic Complex in Baltimore. Fans can catch the game through ESPN+ and WNAV, along with live statistics updates.
