University of Richmond Athletics
University of Richmond
at No. 10 Virginia
Spiders Edged By No. 10 Virginia, 12-9
02/23/2012 | Women's Lacrosse
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Richmond got to within a one-goal deficit twice, but fell to No. 10 Virginia, 12-9 Wednesday.
"This game was a battle - from the opening whistle to the closing one," said Assistant Coach Crista Samaras. "Our kids put the kind of effort into the little things that is required at this level. The win may have eluded us, but the energy, effort and willingness it takes to win did not. This team is chipping away at a whole new level of play. Today was a good day. We look forward to great ones."
The Spiders got one the board first with a Caitlin Fifield goal from Mary Flowers three minutes into the contest. Virginia responded with five straight goals to take a 6-1 edge with five minutes remaining in the first frame.
Richmond grabbed back the momentum with three straight goals, only trailing 6-4 at the half. The Cavaliers would score first in the last frame, but Richmond put two across to get to within a 7-6 deficit with 25 minutes remaining in the game.
Virginia would counter with another goal and Richmond responded with a Sam Stevenson free position to again get the Spiders to within an 8-7 deficit. The Cavaliers outscored Richmond 4-2 in the last eight minutes of the game to secure the win.
Virginia improved to 2-0 while Richmond fell to 0-3. The Spiders opened their 2012 slate with three-straight top-10 foes, all ACC opponents.
Fifield, Stevenson, and Mary Flowers all scored two goals apiece. Three other Spiders added one tally. Hayley Ross led Richmond with three assists.
Richmond won the ground ball category, 29-23, and senior goalie Victoria Roebuck recorded a game-high 10 saves.
The Spiders return to action Feb. 29 at American at 3:30 p.m.
