TicketsNASHVILLE – The University of Cincinnati lacrosse team dropped a 15-6 decision to Vanderbilt in BIG EAST Conference play on Wednesday afternoon at the VU Soccer/Lacrosse Complex.
The Bearcats (6-5, 0-4 BIG EAST) jumped out to a 2-0 lead on goals by Monica Borzillo and Taylor Gysin, but Vanderbilt (8-4, 3-1 BIG EAST) roared back with eight-straight goals over 10 minutes before UC found the back of the net again. Borzillo added her second and Gianna Napoletano scored as well, but UC trailed 10-5 at the break.
Amanda Donovan scored her 13th goal of the season three minutes into the second half and Kate Carney added her 10th with just under nine minutes left, but it was not enough for a comeback as the Commodores scored seven second-half goals to earn their second-straight win.
GK Giuliana Durso faced 34 VU shots and turned away 12, two off her season-best mark of 14 saves.
// QUICK SHOTS
• UC, which leads the NCAA in ground balls per game at 27.00, tallied 25 in the game.
• UC held a 14-11 edge in draw controls with Sam Mlkvy grabbing a career-best nine draws, the fourth-best single-game mark in school history.
• Borzillo, who ranks in the BIG EAST Top 10 in all three scoring categories, finished with two goals and one assist, giving her six goals in the last two games and 31 on the season. She tallied 39 goals and 34 assists as a freshman in 2017.
• Wednesday marked the Bearcats' second-straight game against a ranked team. UC faced No. 24 Georgetown last Saturday and faces No. 22 Denver this upcoming Saturday.
// UP NEXT
UC returns home for a BIG EAST game against the No. 22 Denver at noon inside Gettler Stadium. The home game with the Pioneers also will see the Bearcats welcome back all former players for a 10 Year Alumni Celebration. All fans are encouraged to wear black.
// FOLLOW US
GoBearcats.com is your one-stop destination for all things UC Athletics. Socially, the team can also be followed on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with all using the handle GoBearcatsLAX. Head Coach Gina Oliver (@GinaOliverUC) also can be followed on Twitter.
// GOING LIVE
All 10 home games on the schedule this season will be streamed live by BearcatsTV will all airing free of charge. Visit the lacrosse schedule page on GoBearcats.com and click WATCH next to the game you want to view. A link for live stats can be found on the schedule as well.
// EXPERIENCE UC
Once again in 2018, all home games will be part of the Experience UC initiative, which is geared toward inviting the community to campus to see firsthand the great things about and surrounding the university. Experience UC includes complimentary admission for patrons attending women's basketball, lacrosse, volleyball, women's tennis, men's and women's soccer, swimming and diving and track and field home events.
The Bearcats (6-5, 0-4 BIG EAST) jumped out to a 2-0 lead on goals by Monica Borzillo and Taylor Gysin, but Vanderbilt (8-4, 3-1 BIG EAST) roared back with eight-straight goals over 10 minutes before UC found the back of the net again. Borzillo added her second and Gianna Napoletano scored as well, but UC trailed 10-5 at the break.
Amanda Donovan scored her 13th goal of the season three minutes into the second half and Kate Carney added her 10th with just under nine minutes left, but it was not enough for a comeback as the Commodores scored seven second-half goals to earn their second-straight win.
GK Giuliana Durso faced 34 VU shots and turned away 12, two off her season-best mark of 14 saves.
// QUICK SHOTS
• UC, which leads the NCAA in ground balls per game at 27.00, tallied 25 in the game.
• UC held a 14-11 edge in draw controls with Sam Mlkvy grabbing a career-best nine draws, the fourth-best single-game mark in school history.
• Borzillo, who ranks in the BIG EAST Top 10 in all three scoring categories, finished with two goals and one assist, giving her six goals in the last two games and 31 on the season. She tallied 39 goals and 34 assists as a freshman in 2017.
• Wednesday marked the Bearcats' second-straight game against a ranked team. UC faced No. 24 Georgetown last Saturday and faces No. 22 Denver this upcoming Saturday.
// UP NEXT
UC returns home for a BIG EAST game against the No. 22 Denver at noon inside Gettler Stadium. The home game with the Pioneers also will see the Bearcats welcome back all former players for a 10 Year Alumni Celebration. All fans are encouraged to wear black.
// FOLLOW US
GoBearcats.com is your one-stop destination for all things UC Athletics. Socially, the team can also be followed on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with all using the handle GoBearcatsLAX. Head Coach Gina Oliver (@GinaOliverUC) also can be followed on Twitter.
// GOING LIVE
All 10 home games on the schedule this season will be streamed live by BearcatsTV will all airing free of charge. Visit the lacrosse schedule page on GoBearcats.com and click WATCH next to the game you want to view. A link for live stats can be found on the schedule as well.
// EXPERIENCE UC
Once again in 2018, all home games will be part of the Experience UC initiative, which is geared toward inviting the community to campus to see firsthand the great things about and surrounding the university. Experience UC includes complimentary admission for patrons attending women's basketball, lacrosse, volleyball, women's tennis, men's and women's soccer, swimming and diving and track and field home events.