Bucknell defeated Lafayette women's lacrosse 15-8 in a competitive matchup. Senior attacker Kristin Igneri led Lafayette with three points, including one goal and two assists. The game saw Bucknell establish an early lead, with key performances from Megan Krestinski who recorded five points through two goals and three assists. Despite some late scoring from Lafayette, Bucknell maintained control throughout the match, notably outpacing the Leopards in ground balls and overall shots.

By the Numbers
  • Bucknell dominated ground balls 31-14.
  • Lafayette had an edge in draw controls, winning 19 out of 25.
  • Combined shots were 35 for Bucknell and 25 for Lafayette.
State of Play
  • The Leopards fell behind early but managed to keep the score competitive.
  • Lafayette's strong draw control performance contrasts with their struggles in ground balls and shots on goal.
  • Next, Lafayette will host Navy, seeking to bounce back from this defeat.
What's Next

Lafayette will aim to recover and improve their performance in the upcoming game against Navy on Wednesday. The team needs to focus on capitalizing on their draw control advantage while enhancing their shooting accuracy and ground ball recovery.

Bottom Line

This game highlights the continuing struggles for Lafayette, particularly in maintaining possession and converting opportunities into goals. Improvement in these areas will be crucial as they face a challenging matchup against Navy.