(Tempe, CA) Despite a five goal third quarter comeback attempt, Sun Devil Lacrosse (3-7, 2-3 Pac-12) dropped its first game of the weekend on Friday night to Stanford (7-5 5-1 Pac-12). It was the seventh game this season that Arizona State reached double digits, with the second-highest shooting percentage of the season at 57.8.
“It is about belief and trusting each other, we talked about one play at a time,” head coach Taryn VanThof said. “One goal won’t turn into three. It’s one draw control, one ground ball, one offensive opportunity at a time and they really bought into that for the third quarter. “
Teagan Ng led the way for the Sun Devils, matching her single game career high with a hat trick. Lydia Oldknow, Kaylon Buckner, Katie Brodsky and Mina Scott each contributed to the scoring column with two a piece in the 22-11 loss.
Up next the Sun Devils return to Sun Devil Lacrosse Stadium to host California on Sunday, April 9 at noon featured on Pac-12 Arizona. Sunday’s match will highlight Sun Devil lacrosse alumnae and Salute to Service.
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Each Sun Devil who scored against the Cardinal, had multiple goals in the game.
Teagan Ng ties her career high in goals, with a hat trick and a 100% shooting percentage.
Scott provided an assist, her second of the year.
Zoe Mazur and Kaylon Buckner each had four draw controls.
Sun Devils gave Stanford goalie Kara Rahaim a tough time, as she gave up her third lowest save percentage of her season.
Sun Devils converted three of six free position attempts.
Seventh game with 10 or more goals for the Sun Devils.
The Sun Devils opened up scoring with a goal from Scott, but Stanford answered with two straight goals. ASU bounced back as Buckner put one in the back of the net. Stanford went on a five goal run to end the period. Scott put in another in the second period, and Oldknow tallied her first of the day. Brodsky scored after two Cardinal goals while Ng snuck in another before the end of the first half.
ASU’s momentum in the third allowed the opportunity for a comeback, slashing down a nine goal led, to just three. Ng put in her second of the day to start the push. Buckner and Oldknow put in goals early in the period as well. Brodsky nailed her second, while Ng tied her career high with a hat trick. The Sun Devils couldn’t keep the momentum going in the fourth, giving up three quick goals to start the period.
Press Release courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics – Ryan McClure
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