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    Maryland rallies for women's lacrosse title

    Jun 1, 2010 8:51:38 AM


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    Sarah Mollison (left) and Laura Merrifield of Maryland pursue Danielle Spencer of Northwestern during the Division I Women's Lacrosse Championship.

    Northwestern looked to be a lock for a sixth title just nine minutes into the Division I Women's Lacrosse Championship at Towson, but Maryland overcame a slow start and charged to its first national championship since 2001 with a 13-11 victory Sunday.

    The Terrapins began their climb back into the game midway through the first half and took the lead a few minutes into the second. They didn't relinquish that lead for the rest of the game, becoming more consistent in face-offs and defense, in addition to becoming more aggressive on offense.

    "We never gave up," said most outstanding player Caitlyn McFadden. "We just kept believing in each other, and we definitely stepped it up defensively." [More]

     

    Semifinals

    Northwestern 15, North Carolina 10

    Northwestern              4          11        15

    North Carolina            4          6          10

    Northwestern scoring: Katrina Dowd 3, Erin Fitzgerald 3, Danielle Spencer 3, Shannon Smith 2, Alexandra Frank 2, Brooke Matthews 2.

    North Carolina scoring: Laura Zimmerman 3, Corey Donohoe 2, Megan Bosica 2, Kristen Taylor, Kristen Carr, Becky Lynch.

    Saves: Northwestern (Brianne LoManto) 7, North Carolina (Logan Ripley) 7.

     

    Maryland 14, Syracuse 5

    Maryland         7          7          14

    Syracuse          2          3          5

    Maryland scoring: Caitlyn McFadden 4, Karri Ellen Johnson 2, Katie Schwarzmann 2, Sarah Mollison 2, Laura Merrifield 2, Kristy Black, Alex Aust.

    Syracuse scoring: Christina Dove 2, Michelle Tumolo 2, Halley Quillinan.

    Saves: Maryland (Brittany Dipper) 5, Syracuse (Liz Hogan) 9.

     

    Championship

    Maryland 13, Northwestern 11

    Maryland                     8          5          13

    Northwestern              8          3          11

    Maryland scoring: Sarah Mollison 3, Katie Scwarzmann 3, Karri Ellen Johnson 3, Brandi Jones 2, Caitlyn McFadden 2.

    Northwestern scoring: Shannon Smith 3, Danielle Spencer 2, Erin Fitzgerald 2, Alexandra Frank, Brooke Matthews, Taylor Thornton, Amanda Macaluso.

    Saves: Maryland (Brittany Dipper) 7, Northwestern (Brianne LoManto) 6.