First-year Emma Edmondson looks to score during a free position attempt today against Denison

Photo by Zach Pretzer

by Jessie Oram '07

April 11, 2007 -- The Oberlin women's lacrosse team was defeated this afternoon by Denison University, 12-18, in North Coast Athletic Conference play. With the defeat, the Yeowomen fell to 5-2 (1-1 NCAC), while Denison improved to 4-6 (2-1 NCAC).

After going down three goals in the opening six minutes of the game, Oberlin focused its offensive attack. With just four minutes left in the opening half, the Yeowomen took their first lead (8-7) on a goal by first-year Scarlett Prati. Oberlin went into the half leading the Big Red by a score of 9-7, off 9-14 shooting.

Denison came out running in the second half. Said Head Coach Deb Ranieri, "We took them by surprise in the first half, and our defense was great. In the second half, they played better and got many breakaways. We could have made better decisions."

Oberlin was outscored 3-11 in the second period. Denison's second-half push was fueled by three goals from Meg Wilcox and Rebecca Schoenherr.

Oberlin was led by junior Beth Gula, who notched four goals, and sophomore Dana Rich, who scored three goals. Prati and sophomore Lela Hull both contributed two goals. Hull also racked up four caused turnovers, part of a defensive effort that pressured Denison into committing 20 turnovers.

The Yeowomen will look to bounce back tomorrow in a non-conference match-up at home against SUNY-Fredonia at 5:00 p.m.

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