The Aurora University women's lacrosse team traveled for a non-conference clash against Carthage College. In a thrilling contest that extended into overtime, the Spartans narrowly fell short with a final score of 11-10.


FINAL SCORE: Carthage College 11, Aurora University 10 - overtime
RECORDS: Aurora University 3-6 overall; Carthage College
LOCATION: Kenosha, Wisconsin


- The Spartans and Firebirds showcased strong performance in the opening quarter, with the Spartans seizing an early 3-1 lead after 15 minutes of play.
- Kenly Axvig led with two goals, followed by Caley Russell scoring the final goal of the quarter.
- The Firebirds equalized to 3-3 eight minutes into the second quarter, then netted three consecutive goals to take a 6-3 lead. With just a minute and 11 seconds remaining in the quarter, Caley Russell scored her second goal of the night, narrowing the Spartans deficit to two.
- Ten minutes into the third quarter, the Firebirds increased their lead to 7-4 with a goal at 9:55.
- During the final two minutes, the Spartans staged a remarkable comeback, netting three consecutive goals to tie the score at 7-7. Caley Russell recorded her fourth goal of the night, while Brianna Peck also contributed to the scoring spree.
- In a deadlock at 7-7, the Spartans took control of the third quarter with three consecutive goals, reclaiming the lead at 10-7. Kenly Axivg ignited the scoring at 13:41, swiftly followed by Kielly Reeve. Then, at 9:22, Brianna Peck capitalized with a crucial man-up goal.
- In the last three minutes of the quarter, the Firebirds netted three goals, leveling the score at 10-10 and forcing the game into overtime.
- In the five-minute overtime period, the Firebirds found the net with 2:06 remaining.


Points: Danielle Cobbett (6), Caley Russell (4), Kenly Axvig (3), Brianna Peck (2)
Goals: Caley Russell (4), Kenly Axvig (3), Brianna Peck (2) Kielly Reeve (1)
Assists: Danielle Cobbett (6)
Ground balls: Danielle Cobbett, Taylor Janssen, Syd Mann (3)
Caused Turnovers: Four Different Spartans (1)
Saves: Meghan Ginty (1) and Alexis Crowley (2)
 

Next scheduled action for the Spartan women's lacrosse team comes on Wednesday, March 27 when they host Hope College. Opening draw is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at Spartan Athletic Park.