The Saint Joseph's women's lacrosse team narrowly lost to Delaware, 13-12, despite a late-game comeback effort. Both teams exchanged leads throughout the match, with Saint Joseph's initially taking the advantage before Delaware surged ahead in the second half. The Hawks managed to cut the lead to one in the final minutes but could not secure possession to tie the game. Alexa Capozzoli stood out with seven points, while multiple players contributed to the score. The loss brings Saint Joseph's record to 5-7 for the season.

By the Numbers
  • Alexa Capozzoli: 1 goal, 6 assists (one goal shy of 100 career goals)
  • Kate Fuhrman: 3 goals, 1 assist (181 career points, eighth in program history)
  • Shot totals: Delaware 27, Saint Joseph's 19
  • Draw controls: Delaware 17, Saint Joseph's 10
Yes, But

While Saint Joseph's fought hard, their inability to maintain possession towards the end was pivotal in the loss. Delaware's efficient scoring response in crucial moments allowed them to keep the lead.

State of Play
  • Saint Joseph's record stands at 5-7 after the loss.
  • The Hawks showed resilience with a strong performance from multiple key players.
What's Next

Saint Joseph's will face St. Bonaventure in an Atlantic 10 matchup on April 4, aiming to secure a crucial win to improve their standing.

Bottom Line

With the close loss, Saint Joseph's must focus on refining their final-quarter strategies and maintaining possession to convert competitive performances into victories going forward.