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Four second-half goals lift Northwestern Past Tar Heels, 6-5
February 20, 2005 | Women's Lacrosse
Feb. 20, 2005
CHAPEL HILL -- The Northwestern University women's lacrosse team four consecutive late goals to overcome a 5-2 halftime deficit and defeat the University of North Carolina, 6-5, on Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. at Fetzer Field. The Wildcats (1-0), quarterfinalists in last year's NCAA Tournament and ranked No. 3 in the 2005 preseason Inside Lacrosse poll, defeated the No. 6 Tar Heels (0-1).
Lindsey Munday had two goals and two assists for the Wildcats, including scoring the game-winning goal with 2:24 left to play. Kristen Kjellman also had two goals for Northwestern. Allison Higgins had a goal and two assists for Carolina. Sophomore Kristen Hordy played very well in goal for Carolina, recording 15 saves, several of which were made on point-blank shots by the Wildcats.
Carolina took control midway through the first half of action. The Wildcats jumped out to leads of 1-0 and 2-1 before Higgins' goal at the 22:32 mark tied the score at 2-2. Higgins' goal was the first of four straight for the Tar Heels, and she assisted on scores by Melissa McCarthy and Christina Juras.
The Wildcats switched their defenses at halftime and controlled possession of the ball for much of the second period. Kjellman, Munday, Laura Glassanos and Donna McCann scored goals in the second half to provide the winning margin. The Northwestern defense effectively limited Carolina's scoring chances late in the game.
The Tar Heels will return to action next weekend with home games at Fetzer Field against Temple (Friday at 5 p.m.) and George Mason (1 p.m.).
Goals Scored
NU: Kristen Kjellman 2, Lindsey Munday 2, Laura Glassanos 1, Donna McCann 1
UNC: Jess Allen 2, Allison Higgins 1, Melissa McCarthy 1, Christina Juras 1
Assists
NU: Sarah Albrecht 2, Lindsey Munday 2, Laura Glassanos 1
UNC: Allison Higgins 2
Shots: NU 33, UNC 16
Free Position Shots: NU 1-1, UNC 0-1
Ground Balls: NU 9, UNC 23
Turnovers: NU 12, UNC 20
Caused Turnovers: NU 8, UNC 11
Draw Controls: NU 10, UNC 3
Fouls: NU 7, UNC 21
GOALKEEPER SUMMARY
NU- Ashley Gersuk: 60 minutes; 5 saves, 5 goals allowed
UM- Kristen Hordy: 60 minutes; 15 saves, 6 goals allowed
ATTENDANCE: 405
OFFICIALS: Pat Dillon, Lisa Clark, Lisa Wells
