Women's Lacrosse Takes Down UMass-Boston

NEWTON, MA: Fitchburg State women's lacrosse took down the Beacons of UMass-Boston this afternoon in non-conference action.  

THE BASICS:

- Date: 3/2/24

- Score: Fitchburg 13, UMass-Boston 7

- Records: Fitchburg (2-0), UMass-Boston (0-2)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

-  After a 3-3 first quarter, the Falcons would use the next two quarters to go up 13-4. Fitchburg was paced by both Jessica St. George (Dracut, MA) and Nicole Orlowski (Ellington, MA). The pair combined for seven of the 13 goals, with Orlowski scoring a game-high four goals and two assists, with George netting another three goals and four draws.

- The Beacons would rally back in the fourth quarter all three goals. Teresa Sheedy led the way for UMass-Boston with two goals, two ground balls, and two caused turnovers.

- Caitlin Persson (Worcester, MA) (W, 2-0) got the win in net for the Falcons with an 11-save game. Laura Falandys (L, 0-2) was tagged with the loss after making four saves.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

-  Shots: UMass 27, Fitchburg 21

-  Draw Controls: UMass 14, Fitchburg 10

-  Ground Balls: Fitchburg 21, UMass 17

UP NEXT:

- Fitchburg State women's lacrosse will return Wednesday on Elliot Field at 4 PM against Colby-Sawyer.

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