WISE – The UVA Wise lacrosse team opened up the South Atlantic Conference portion of their schedule as they defanged the Coker Cobras 18-4 Sunday afternoon on the Beaty-Richmond Field at Carl Smith Stadium.
Grace Gollatt had a haul of goals to lead the team for the second consecutive game.
INSIDE THE MATCHUPS
Result: UVA Wise 18, Coker 4
Records: UVA Wise (2-0, 1-0 SAC); Coker (0-2, 0-2 SAC)
Location: Wise, VA | B eaty-Richmond Field at Carl Smith Stadium
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Gollatt scored the first three goals of the game and all the goals in the first quarter.
- The Cavs would extend their lead to 10-0 before the Cobras got on the board with a goal late in the second period.
- UVA Wise would add to their lead as they controlled the possession battle, which enabled them to outscore Coker 3-1 in the third period.
- The Cobras would score two more goals in the fourth quarter, but UVA Wise scored five to end the game with the 18-4 victory.
GETTING WISE
- Gollatt led the team with her haul of goals (i.e. four goals). She has now scored seven goals in three days. She also had two assists.
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Issie Brown,
Logen Davis,
Alexis Hilstrom, and
Noley Hiller each notched two goals apiece. Brown also won a match-high six draws.
- Six other UVA Wise players had a goal apiece.
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Addie Donalson and
Katie Michaels split time in cage, with each playing a half.
- UVA Wise out-shot Coker 34-5, won 15 draws to eight by Coker, and forced the Cobras into 26 turnovers.
UP NEXT
UVA Wise ends their three-game home stand next Saturday as they host Southern Wesleyan on the Beaty-Richmond Field. First draw is set for 2 p.m.
