Tigers Bombarded By Shenandoah, 18-12
The Wittenberg Tigers finally got things going at the offensive end of the field, but they couldn't keep pace with host Shenandoah, falling by an 18-12 count.
WINCHESTER, Va. - The Wittenberg Tigers finally got things going at the offensive end of the field, but they couldn't keep pace with host Shenandoah, falling by an 18-12 count.
The loss, Wittenberg's second straight under interim coach Diana Kuser, dropped the Tigers to 0-5 on the season. Shenandoah broke a five-game losing streak in improving to 2-6 on the season.
Wittenberg took a 2-1 lead in the first three minutes of the game as juniors Melissa Jackson and Kari Thomas found the back of the net. However, Shenandoah reeled off the next seven goals and eventually took a 9-4 lead into the locker room at halftime. The Tigers tried to rally, scoring three of the game's final four goals over the final 6:39, but it wasn't enough.
Jackson finished with three goals and an assist and sophomore Amber Cupples added a goal and two assists. Freshmen Lizzie Amorello and Cait Mather each scored two goals, while single tallies were turned in by senior Emily Hiscar, freshman Katie Radeackar, junior Michelle Hanners and Thomas. Sophomore Megan Scott made her second start in goal, recording five saves.