NEWBERRY, SC – The Highland Cavalier lacrosse team improved to 11-1 overall and 5-0 in South Atlantic Conference play for the first time in program history as they won a hard-fought 9-7 win at Newberry Saturday afternoon.
It was the first win by the Cavs over the Wolves since 2022 and breaks a five game losing streak to Newberry.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Result: UVA Wise 9, Newberry 7
Records: UVA Wise (11-1, 5-0 SAC); Newberry (6-6, 3-2 SAC)
Location: Newberry, SC | Setzler Field
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The opening quarter saw the Cavaliers and Wolves locked in a closely contested match. The Cavaliers struck first with a player-up goal by
Kaylea Paterson at 11:21, assisted by
Logen Davis.
Caitlyn Schultz then extended the lead for the Cavaliers with a goal at the 10:00 mark, also assisted by Davis. The Wolves responded with a goal by Jadie Burns at 9:58 and quickly tied it up with a free position goal by Nicole Dinapoli at 8:43. Davis regained the lead for the Highland Cavaliers with a goal at 7:30, but Newberry countered with two consecutive goals, including a player-up score by Lana Howell at 2:13. The quarter concluded with Schultz scoring her second goal, bringing the score to 4–4 as the period ended.
- The second quarter saw a series of turnovers and fouls from both teams, with momentum shifting back and forth. The Wolves' Ryann Bunner capitalized on an assist from Dinapoli to score at the 6:39 mark, extending the home team's lead. Shortly after,
Chloe Huston of the Cavs responded with a player-up goal at 2:56, leveling the score at 5–5. Both teams struggled with clock violations and turnovers, but neither managed to break the deadlock before the end of the half.
- The third quarter saw the Cavaliers extend their lead over the Wolves with a strong offensive showing. Paterson capitalized on a player-up opportunity at 11:06, scoring the over-the-shoulder behind-the-back goal with an assist from Davis.
Taylor Thompson followed with a free position goal at 8:34, furthering the advantage for the Cavs. Despite a goal from the Wolves' Dinapoli at 4:43, Schultz responded with a player-up free position goal for the Highland Cavaliers at the 1:00 mark, closing out the quarter with a score of 8–6 in favor of UVA Wise.
- In the fourth quarter, the Cavs and Wolves each scored once, maintaining a tight contest. Shannon Creagh found the net for Newberry at 6:28 with an assist from Tunie Mullen, bringing the score closer. However, the Cavs responded with a player-up goal by
Alexis Hilstrom at 4:36. The quarter was marked by multiple turnovers and failed clear attempts, with UVA Wise's defense forcing several Wolves turnovers. Despite a late push by Newberry, including a shot by Riley Duchon that was saved at 1:09, the tight defensive efforts kept the score at 9–7 in favor of the Cavaliers by the end of the game.
GETTING WISE
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Caitlyn Schultz continued her hot scoring streak with the hat trick, her ninth game this season with three or more goals. She also passed the 50 points in a season mark for the second time in her career.
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Kaylea Paterson had two goals, including the highlight-reel goal in the third quarter.
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Logen Davis had a goal and three assists.
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Paige Rodgers had four ground balls, while
Kaylin Harris had three.
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Addie Donalson had 10 saves in the win.
- Newberry out-drew the Cavs by a 13-5 margin, only the second time this season that has happened.
UP NEXT
The Cavs will play at home for the first time since March 1 when they host local SAC rival Lincoln Memorial Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m.
