No. 18 Women’s Lacrosse Falls, 16-8, To No. 14 North Carolina – Ohio State Buckeyes
3/26/2004 12:00:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse
March 26, 2004
Box Score
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The 18th-ranked Ohio State (3-4) women’s lacrosse team lost a 16-8 decision to No. 14 North Carolina (5-3) in the first day of play at the Aeropostale Women’s Lacrosse Challenge, hosted by North Carolina. OSU’s Noemi Hites (Sr., Pleasanton, Calif.) scored a team-high three goals for the Buckeyes with Kelyn Laws (Fr., Ellicott City, Md.) adding two. Melissa McCarthy had four goals and one assist for North Carolina with Brooke Dieringer adding three goals and an assist for the Tar Heels while Beth Ames and Allison Higgins had three goals each.
The Tar Hells held an 8-4 lead at the end of the first half and exploded for six straight goals in the second half to seal the victory.
In Friday’s first game, No. 8 Maryland (6-2) defeated No. 20 Penn State (1-6) 12-11.
The Aeropostale Women’s Lacrosse Challenge will conclude on Sunday when Maryland plays Ohio State at 1 p.m. and Carolina faces Penn State at 3 p.m.
STATISTICAL SUMMARY
Goals Scored Ohio State: Noemi Hites 3, Kelyn Laws 2, Caroline Weatherill 1, Amy Tulk 1, Ashley Evans 1 North Carolina: Melissa McCarthy 4, Beth Ames 3, Brooke Dieringer 3, Allison Higgins 3, Jess Allen 1, Ilsa Leon 1, Kelly Renzi 1
Assists Ohio State: Andrea Fischer 1, Natale Miller 1, KC Carter 1 North Carolina: Melissa McCarthy 1, Brooke Dieringer 1, Rachel Szakmary 1
Shots: OSU 22, UNC 31 Free Position Shots: OSU 0-4, UNC 4-5 Ground Balls: OSU 22, UNC 12 Turnovers: OSU 11, UNC 13 Caused Turnovers: OSU 5, UNC 4 Draw Controls: OSU 8, UNC 18 Fouls: OSU 11, UNC 18
Goalies Min GA Svs Ohio State – Kim Hastings (L) 30:00 8 1 Taryn Bowen 30:00 8 6 North Carolina – Kristen Hordy (W) 30:00 4 4 Katelyn Hoffman 30:00 4 4
