TicketsWASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of Cincinnati lacrosse team fell to the Georgetown Hoyas, 16-11, in Washington D.C. on Friday afternoon.
The Bearcats started off with an explosive first quarter, scoring six goals and keeping pace with the Hoyas. Graduate student Lauren Ottensmeyer and junior Camryn Callaghan led the charge early, each netting multiple goals in the opening period.
Ottensmeyer grabbed her ninth hat trick of the season, alongside Callaghan's seventh.
The Hoyas' defense tightened, and Georgetown began dominating draw controls 20-9. Cincinnati's attack slowed in the second and third quarters, with only four goals scored combined during that stretch.
Despite a late push in the fourth quarter, including a goal from freshman Paige Selhorn, the Bearcats couldn't close the gap as Georgetown continued to capitalize on their chances. Selhorn showed off her versatility notching three goals and three assists. This marks the fifth straight game she has record three or more assists.
Goalkeeper Hailey Darko finished with a career high 12 saves.
The Bearcats will begin Big 12 Conference play on Friday against the Arizona State Sun Devils. Opening draw is set for 12:30 p.m. ET in Tempe, Ariz.
The Bearcats started off with an explosive first quarter, scoring six goals and keeping pace with the Hoyas. Graduate student Lauren Ottensmeyer and junior Camryn Callaghan led the charge early, each netting multiple goals in the opening period.
Ottensmeyer grabbed her ninth hat trick of the season, alongside Callaghan's seventh.
The Hoyas' defense tightened, and Georgetown began dominating draw controls 20-9. Cincinnati's attack slowed in the second and third quarters, with only four goals scored combined during that stretch.
Despite a late push in the fourth quarter, including a goal from freshman Paige Selhorn, the Bearcats couldn't close the gap as Georgetown continued to capitalize on their chances. Selhorn showed off her versatility notching three goals and three assists. This marks the fifth straight game she has record three or more assists.
Goalkeeper Hailey Darko finished with a career high 12 saves.
The Bearcats will begin Big 12 Conference play on Friday against the Arizona State Sun Devils. Opening draw is set for 12:30 p.m. ET in Tempe, Ariz.