Sunday, March 20
RADFORD
3:00 PM
Radford University
1-6
13
vs
19
Kennesaw State
1-6
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| Radford | 6 | 7 | 13 |
Photo by: RUHighlanderPhotos.com
RADFORD DROPS 19-13 DECISION TO KENNESAW STATE
3/20/2016 6:00:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
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GAME INFORMATION
- Score: Kennesaw State 19, Radford 13
- Records: Radford (1-6) | Kennesaw State (1-6)
- Location: Cupp Stadium (Radford, Va.)
RADFORD, Va. – Olivia Hokanson and Taylor McGhee combined for nine goals to push Kennesaw State past Radford, 19-13, in non-conference women's lacrosse action from Cupp Stadium Sunday afternoon.
Hokanson tallied a team-best five goal for the Owls, who recorded their first win of the season. McGhee was right behind with her four markers.
Trailing 8-3 with 14:24 remaining before halftime, the Highlanders scored the final three goals of the opening stanza to close the gap to two (8-6) at intermission. Emma Rogers, Callie Bonnel and Juliette Ruland scored during the rally.
Out of the break, KSU tallied the first four goals to create a 12-6 cushion. Radford got no closer than three the rest of the way.
Gracie Peterson found the back of the net a season-high five times for the Highlanders. She took 10 of Radford's 31 shots on the day. Adrian Rius controlled a game-high eight draws.
Hannah Rosen played all 60 minutes in goal, recording 12 saves.
The Owls finished with a 45-31 shot advantage and a 27-24 edge in ground balls. RU controlled the draw by a 17-16 margin.
Radford gears up for its Big South opener next Saturday when the Highlanders welcome defending Big South champion Winthrop to Cupp Stadium for a 1 p.m. opening draw.
For the latest on Radford Athletics, please subscribe to our weekly newsletter, Highlander Happenings.
GAME INFORMATION
- Score: Kennesaw State 19, Radford 13
- Records: Radford (1-6) | Kennesaw State (1-6)
- Location: Cupp Stadium (Radford, Va.)
RADFORD, Va. – Olivia Hokanson and Taylor McGhee combined for nine goals to push Kennesaw State past Radford, 19-13, in non-conference women's lacrosse action from Cupp Stadium Sunday afternoon.
Hokanson tallied a team-best five goal for the Owls, who recorded their first win of the season. McGhee was right behind with her four markers.
Trailing 8-3 with 14:24 remaining before halftime, the Highlanders scored the final three goals of the opening stanza to close the gap to two (8-6) at intermission. Emma Rogers, Callie Bonnel and Juliette Ruland scored during the rally.
Out of the break, KSU tallied the first four goals to create a 12-6 cushion. Radford got no closer than three the rest of the way.
Gracie Peterson found the back of the net a season-high five times for the Highlanders. She took 10 of Radford's 31 shots on the day. Adrian Rius controlled a game-high eight draws.
Hannah Rosen played all 60 minutes in goal, recording 12 saves.
The Owls finished with a 45-31 shot advantage and a 27-24 edge in ground balls. RU controlled the draw by a 17-16 margin.
Radford gears up for its Big South opener next Saturday when the Highlanders welcome defending Big South champion Winthrop to Cupp Stadium for a 1 p.m. opening draw.
For the latest on Radford Athletics, please subscribe to our weekly newsletter, Highlander Happenings.
Team Stats
KSU
RAD
Shots
45
31
Turnovers
15
18
Caused Turnovers
13
7
Draw Controls
16
17
Free-Position Shots
7
6
Ground Balls
27
24
Game Leaders
G
5
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
0
G
3
A
1
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
3
CT
0
G
2
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
2
CT
1
G
2
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
0
Players Mentioned
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