News Summary
The Youngstown women’s lacrosse team shined on Senior Day with a commanding 20-9 victory over Detroit Mercy. This impressive match showcased remarkable individual performances, including five players scoring hat tricks. Brooke Peck led with four goals, while Lena Cox and others contributed significantly. The team’s enthusiastic play, solid defense, and standout goalkeeping helped them maintain control throughout the game. With this victory, the Penguins prepare for their upcoming match against Kent State, continuing to rally community support.
Youngstown Thrives as Women’s Lacrosse Shines in Senior Day Showdown
It was a glorious day in Youngstown as the women’s lacrosse team put on a stunning display, defeating Detroit Mercy with a resounding 20-9 victory on Senior Day. The match took place inside the cozy confines of the Watson and Tressel Training Site, where energy was high and fans were eager to support their local athletes.
Record-Setting Performance
In what can only be described as a thrilling outing, the Penguins managed to net a remarkable total of 20 goals, tying for the third-most scored in a single game in the program’s history. You don’t see scores like this every day! This impressive tally marks the highest goal count for Youngstown State since 2023, making it a day to remember.
Hat Tricks Galore
The game was a showcase of individual talent as five players from Youngstown State managed to pull off hat tricks during the contest. Leading the charge was Brooke Peck, who scored four goals, tying her season-high. A special mention goes to Lena Cox, Ava Kreutzer, Grace Rund, and Mia Yuris, each of whom contributed with three goals of their own. Such collective effort helped instill confidence in the squad, who looked unfazed as they kept pushing the boundaries of their goals.
Contributions All Around
The scoring did not stop there, as Katie Grottenthaler added two goals, while both Mary Gasper and Molly Sheridan chipped in with a goal apiece. It’s worth noting that Sheridan’s goal was particularly fulfilling, marking her first of the season—a moment that surely brought cheers from her teammates and fans alike.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Youngstown State demonstrated excellent teamwork, recording six assists throughout the game, which is the second-most this season. Leading the assists were Lena Cox and Katie Grottenthaler, each working their magic to set up scoring opportunities with two assists each. Ava Kreutzer and Gwen Bogash also got into the action with one assist each, showcasing the cooperative spirit that defines this team.
Defensive Stalwart
On the defensive side, Tori Bustamante showcased her skills with a standout performance, grabbing six ground balls and causing three turnovers. Teaming up alongside her, Mackenzie Flannigan added four ground balls, adding to the team’s defensive strategy and emphasizing their commitment to both ends of the field.
Goalkeeper Steps Up
In the net, goalkeeper Brooke Harper proved up to the task, earning her third win of the season with eight saves and aiding in maintaining control throughout the game. Her performance was pivotal in ensuring that the Penguins secured a significant lead early on and held onto it.
Game Flow
The match started with a bang as Brooke Peck quickly put Youngstown State on the board just 53 seconds into the game. Despite an equalizer from Detroit Mercy, the Penguins quickly surged ahead, scoring an impressive seven consecutive goals. By the end of the first quarter, Youngstown held a commanding 6-1 lead, with Lena Cox netting a buzzer-beater to finish the period.
Youngstown State continued to dominate, leading 12-5 at halftime after a flurry of goals from Grace Rund in the closing minutes of the second quarter. Even as Detroit Mercy fought back, cutting YSU’s lead down to just 12-7 early in the third, the Penguins were relentless, eventually leading 16-8 as the third quarter wrapped up.
In the final quarter, Youngstown State didn’t take their foot off the gas, adding four more goals from various players, including a late goal from Molly Sheridan that sealed the deal.
Upcoming Matches
Youngstown State fired 35 shots in total, tying for the ninth-most shots in a single game, with 27 of them on goal—tying for the tenth-most in the program’s history. Draw controls were even at 13 heading into the fourth, but YSU took charge in the final period, ensuring their victory.
Looking ahead, the Penguins will wrap up the 2025 season with a match against Kent State on April 26, with the opening draw scheduled for 1 p.m. The energy is high and fans are again expected to rally behind their phenomenal team!
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Additional Resources
- Youngstown State University: Women’s Lacrosse Victory
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- Wikipedia: Women’s Lacrosse
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lacrosse
