Elizabeth Gula (Jr.)

March 20, 2007 -- The Oberlin women's lacrosse team opened up its 2007 season this evening by traveling to Euclid, Ohio to face NAIA opponent the College of Notre Dame. Seven different Yeowomen scored goals under the lights against the Falcons, but the hosts were able to come away with a 19-7 non-conference victory. Notre Dame improved to 4-2 with the win.

Oberlin was out-shot in the contest 14-32, but did manage to win the draw control advantage 15-11 and tie the Falcons with 21 ground balls. In 60 minutes of action in goal, junior Kira Thorien registered 13 saves, four ground balls, and one caused turnover.

Scoring goals for the Yeowomen were first-years Caroline Walsh (free-position goal), Julie Doyle, and Emma Edmondson, sophomores Lela Hull, Dana Rich, and Faye Hipsman, and junior Elizabeth Gula.

Also contributing for Oberlin was sophomore Grace Eginton, who scooped up a team-high five ground balls. Gula and Hall won six and five draws, respectively.

Oberlin's next game will be during spring break at the University of Dallas. The Yeowomen will face Fontbonne University on March 25 at 3:00 p.m. To view Oberlin's complete spring break schedule, please Click Here.