The No. 19 University of Louisville Lacrosse Team held off Oregon,
winning by the score of 13-10 in the first match-up between the
Cardinals and the Ducks. The win improved the Cardinals’ record to
4-0, a feat that was also accomplished by the 2009 Cardinal squad.
"This was an important win for our team. A long travel trip and up
against a fast and powerful Oregon squad, we competed for 60 minutes and
played with incredible intensity," said U of L head coach Kellie Young.
"Our defense was the most disciplined I've seen in my years at
Louisville anchored by first year keeper Danielle Pawliw with a career
high 13 saves. I am very proud of this sqaud and am thrilled by our
growth in the last few weeks."
Freshman Danielle Pawliw stepped up big for Louisville, tying the third
highest school record for total saves in a single game with 13. This
proved to be a key point in the contest as the Ducks outshot the
Cardinals 39-23.
Emily Dashiell ignited the scoreboard, netting her first of four goals
on the day just 50 seconds into game for the Cardinals. Sammy Allen
found the back of the net 71 seconds later with her first of two goals
to give U of L an early two goal lead. The Ducks came right back and
netted three goals before Bergan Foley knotted the score at three with
her first of two goals of the contest. Oregon came back to tie the
score at four before Katie Oliverio put the Cardinals up for good with
7:28 left in the first half.
Lianne Bobal scored a hat-trick for the Cardinals with three goals,
while Liz Lovejoy added a goal. Katie Oliverio dished out two assists
during the game.
The Cardinals took advantage of free-position shot opportunities,
hitting four-of-eight on the afternoon. Emily Dashiell, Katie Oliverio,
Lianne Bobal, and Bergan Foley all found the back of the net on
free-position opportunities. Louisville also took advantage of five
Duck yellow cards, scoring four of their 13 goals with the extra player
on the field.
The Cardinal defense picked up 21 ground balls on the afternoon, led by
Ashley King’s five. Bergan Foley and Meghan Ryan each added three
ground balls for the Cardinals.
The Cardinals will travel to Ohio State on Saturday, March 13th to take
on the Buckeye. The opening draw is schedule for 3 PM. The Cardinals
are 0-1 against the Buckeyes, dropping a 15-12 decision at the U of L
Lacrosse Stadium on March 14, 2009. The Buckeyes are receiving votes in
the Inside Lacrosse Women’s Media Poll.
