Xavier University Athletics
Saturday, April 18
Denver, Colo.
2 p.m. ET
Xavier University
3-13, 1-5
1
at
19
Denver
12-3, 5-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Denver | 5 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 19 |
Musketeers Drop BIG EAST Finale at No. 18 Denver
04.18.26 | Women's Lacrosse
Lily Hayes scored the lone goal for Xavier.
DENVER - The Xavier lacrosse team dropped a 19-1 decision at No. 18 Denver in the Musketeers' final game of BIG EAST play.Â
Lily Hayes scored the Musketeers' lone goal in the fourth quarter. XU was held to just one goal for the second time this season.
Riley Ohrel tied her season-high five saves for a .333 save percentage. Ohrel and Jada Brandon combined for nine saves compared to Denver's eight saves.
Xavier falls to 3-13 (1-5 BIG EAST) while Denver improves to 12-3 (5-0 BIG EAST).
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Denver jumped out to an early 5-0 lead after the first quarter. Jada Brandon made four saves in the opening frame for the Musketeers.
The Pioneers extended their scoring streak through the second quarter with another seven unanswered goals. Xavier took seven shots in the first half but were unable to convert one.
The Musketeers forced four turnovers on the Pioneers and picked up three ground balls in the third frame to hold DU to just three goals.
XU took a game-high six shots in the final period and converted their first goal off a fast break play by Lily Hayes for her sixth of the season.
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Xavier returns home to host San Diego State in the final game of the season on April 26. First draw is set for 12:00 p.m. at Corcoran Field.
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Lily Hayes scored the Musketeers' lone goal in the fourth quarter. XU was held to just one goal for the second time this season.
Riley Ohrel tied her season-high five saves for a .333 save percentage. Ohrel and Jada Brandon combined for nine saves compared to Denver's eight saves.
Xavier falls to 3-13 (1-5 BIG EAST) while Denver improves to 12-3 (5-0 BIG EAST).
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how it happened
Denver jumped out to an early 5-0 lead after the first quarter. Jada Brandon made four saves in the opening frame for the Musketeers.
The Pioneers extended their scoring streak through the second quarter with another seven unanswered goals. Xavier took seven shots in the first half but were unable to convert one.
The Musketeers forced four turnovers on the Pioneers and picked up three ground balls in the third frame to hold DU to just three goals.
XU took a game-high six shots in the final period and converted their first goal off a fast break play by Lily Hayes for her sixth of the season.
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Notables
- Lily Hayes scored the Musketeers' lone goal and the 12th of her career.
- Riley Ohrel matched her career-high of five saves and spent a season-high 40 minutes in the cage.
- Catherine Gurd picked up two ground balls and caused one turnover.
- Haley Reeck took a team-high four shots with three of those on goal.
- Mackenzie Metzger recorded four draw controls to lead the team.
- Katelyn McDonnell and Colby Wasson each contributed a ground ball and a caused turnover.
up next
Xavier returns home to host San Diego State in the final game of the season on April 26. First draw is set for 12:00 p.m. at Corcoran Field.
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highlights
Team Stats
XAVIER
DENVER
Shots
15
38
Turnovers
14
11
Caused Turnovers
5
7
Draw Controls
6
13
Free-Position Shots
2
12
Ground Balls
9
10
Game Leaders
G
1
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
0
G
0
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
0
CT
0
G
0
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
0
CT
0
G
0
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-120
GB
0
CT
0
Players Mentioned
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