The University of Mount Olive women's lacrosse team fell to Young Harris 12-11 in a closely contested game. With this loss, Mount Olive's record dips to 8-4 overall and forfeits their perfect conference status, now sitting at 6-1. Senior Katie Broom highlighted her senior day with a standout performance, contributing four goals and one assist. The Trojans initially led 5-2 in the first quarter but allowed a strong comeback from Young Harris, who scored decisively in the second half to seal their victory.

By the Numbers
  • Katie Broom had 4 goals and 1 assist.
  • Ruby Burandt made 10 saves on 22 shots faced.
  • Mount Olive scored 5 goals in the first quarter and only 6 goals total in the second half.
State of Play
  • Mount Olive lost their perfect conference record, now at 6-1.
  • Young Harris capitalized on a second-quarter surge, scoring 5 goals.
  • Trojan defense allowed 4 unanswered goals in the final quarter.
What's Next

The Trojans aim to rebound from this loss in their next match against Wingate on April 8, seeking to improve their overall record and regain momentum.

Bottom Line

This tightly fought match showcased individual efforts but revealed weaknesses in defense, essential for the team to address as they move forward in the season.