The Lake Erie women's lacrosse team suffered a 17-5 defeat against the University of Findlay, highlighting both defensive struggles and individual milestones. Notably, goalie Avery Artino achieved her 200th career save, making five saves in the first period alone. The Storm struggled offensively, trailing 9-2 at halftime and succumbing to a sharp Oilers attack that outshot them 32-13. Despite the loss, Lake Erie showed strength in draw controls, edging Findlay 13-10 in that category. The team is set to face D'Youville in the coming days, looking to bounce back from this setback.

By the Numbers
  • Avery Artino reached 200 career saves, needing three entering the game.
  • The Storm finished with a 13-10 advantage in draw controls, their best performance this season.
State of Play
  • Lake Erie struggled offensively, trailing 6-0 at one point and 9-2 at halftime.
  • Findlay dominated the game, going 17-for-17 on clear attempts and controlling the shot count 32-13.
What's Next

Lake Erie will aim to improve their record against D'Youville on April 7, where they will face a team known for strong draw control abilities. The Storm will also seek to exploit any offensive openings to avoid a repeat of the Findlay loss.

Bottom Line

While the setback to Findlay marks a significant loss, the Storm must leverage their draw control skills and focus on improving offensive efficiency as they prepare for the upcoming matches.