Scots Lose Heartbreaker to Oberlin

Maggie Buckingham's goal with 3:37 left in regulation was nearly the game-winner for Wooster.

The College of Wooster women's lacrosse team came within one minute of knocking off first-place Oberlin today (April 12) in North Coast Athletic Conference action at the friendly confines of Cindy Barr Memorial Field. However, the Yeowomen's Lydia Ries sent the game into overtime by scoring a goal with 59 seconds remaining and then MarySara Salvania and Amanda Kolker scored in the extra session, giving Oberlin the 9-7 victory.

The Scots, who dropped to 4-4 overall and 2-2 in the NCAC, had to make a comeback just to get into position to win the game. After grabbing an early 2-1 lead, Wooster watched the Yeowomen score four straight to take a three-goal lead early in the second half.

Wooster responded by scoring the game's next four goals during a 10-minute stretch to retake the lead at 6-5. Ries evened the score for Oberlin with 6:53 remaining, but senior Maggie Buckingham scored to give the Scots a 7-6 edge with 3:37 left.

Freshman Beth Hemminger led Wooster in the scoring department with three points on one goal and two assists, while senior Miriam Esber had a team-high two goals on the afternoon. Also scoring goals for the Scots were junior Katelyn Connolly, junior Jessica Critchlow, and sophomore Emily White.

In net, Wooster sophomore Kim Christensen made 10 saves in the loss.

The Scots continue their three-game homestand when they host Earlham in another NCAC contest on Saturday, April 15, at 1 p.m.