HUNTSVILLE, AL – Twenty-fourth ranked Alabama-Huntsville used a 6-0 start to get past UVA Wise 13-7 Sunday afternoon at the John Hunt Park in Huntsville.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Result: #24 UAH 13, UVA Wise 7
Records: UVA Wise (4-0); UAH (3-3)
Location: Huntsville, AL | John Hunt Park
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Chargers struck first with Ella Rutherford scoring the opening goal at 12:44. Sarah Cole extended the home team's lead with a goal at 11:15, assisted by Olivia Rewers. Despite several clear attempts and ground ball recoveries, the Cavs were unable to capitalize on their limited shooting opportunities, leaving Alabama-Huntsville leading 2-0 at the end of the first quarter.
- The Chargers seized momentum in the second quarter with a scoring burst, starting with Meghan Doody's goal at 12:11, assisted by Maya Bronson. The home team extended its lead to 6-0 as Megan Robertson and Ella Rutherford each found the net, with Rutherford scoring twice in quick succession, the latter at 7:19. Despite trailing, the Highland Cavaliers responded late in the quarter when
Kaylea Paterson scored a woman-down goal with just 14 seconds remaining. Alabama-Huntsville maintained a 6-1 advantage at the end of the half.
- The third quarter saw Alabama-Huntsville extend their lead with a goal by Meghan Doody, assisted by Ava Fudjinski, just over a minute into the quarter. The Cavs responded with a woman-up goal from
Olivia Guy at 11:19.
Noley Hiller capitalized on a free position shot at 7:57, and
Chloe Huston added another for the Cavaliers from a free position at 5:24, but the Chargers' Ava Fudjinski and Doody quickly answered back with goals at 5:10 and 4:14, respectively. The quarter concluded with Meghan Doody scoring again at 1:31, assisted by Olivia Rewers, and Maya Bronson sealing Alabama-Huntsville's lead with a free position goal at 26 seconds remaining. The quarter ended with the Chargers leading 11-5.
- Alabama-Huntsville maintained its advantage in the final quarter, starting with a woman-up goal by Olivia Rewers at 13:35. Kate Simoncic extended the lead with a goal assisted by Ella Rutherford at 10:54.
Taylor Thompson responded for the Cavs with a goal at 4:12, followed by
Noley Hiller scoring on a free position shot at 43 seconds left in the quarter. Despite these efforts, the Chargers' early lead held, and the hosts walked away with the 13-7 victory.
GETTING WISE
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Noley Hiller and
Kaylea Paterson netted two goals apiece.
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Chloe Huston,
Olivia Guy, and
Taylor Thompson accounted for the other three Cavalir goals.
UP NEXT
The Cavs will host Virginia State on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. The Trojans, who joined the Gulf South Conference this season as an associate member for women's lacrosse, will make the long trip over from Petersburg for their first meeting with UVA Wise.
