The Illinois Wesleyan University women's lacrosse team suffered a heavy defeat against Carroll University, losing 22-3 in a recent conference match. This loss brings the Titans' season record to 5-8 overall and 1-1 in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, while the Pioneers improve to 11-2 and 2-0 in league play. The Titans managed only three goals, with senior Sadie Newton, sophomore Sophie Shore, and senior Anelise DiGiovanni each contributing. Sophie Shore stood out by leading the team in draw controls and caused turnovers. The game highlighted a significant disparity in performance metrics, with Carroll dominating the shots and ground balls categories.

By the Numbers
  • Final Score: IWU 3 - 22 CU
  • Shots: Carroll 45 - 11 IWU
  • Ground Balls: Carroll 24 - 9 IWU
State of Play
  • Carroll controlled the draw controls, winning 17 to IWU's 10.
  • IWU had a disadvantage in successful clears, going 8-of-19 compared to Carroll's perfect 19-for-19.
What's Next

The Titans are set to host Carthage College on April 18, hoping to bounce back from this loss. The game will begin at 3:30 p.m. and will be part of a doubleheader, with the men's team playing at 1 p.m.

Bottom Line

This game exposed significant areas for improvement within the Titans' lineup, particularly in shot accuracy and defensive strategies. Fans and players alike will look for a stronger performance in the upcoming match against Carthage to gain momentum back in the season.