Women’s Lacrosse Falls in Hard-Fought Match Against Oberlin

SPRINGFIELD, OH – Wittenberg Women's Lacrosse continued North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) play at home against Oberlin, and after falling behind early the Tigers eventually found themselves on the short end of a 13-6 final score.

Oberlin came out strong to take a two-goal lead in the first quarter, and in the second quarter the Yeowomen pushed the lead to 6-3. Oberlin pulled away in the third and fourth quarters, scoring four in the third and 3 in the fourth holding Wittenberg to just three goals in the third for a 13-6 victory. 

With the loss, Wittenberg falls to 4-7 overall and 0-2 in the NCAC, while Oberlin improves to 7-6 overall and 1-2 in the conference. 

Four different players scored for Witt, including Hannah Peterson (Cedarville, OH / Cedarville), Grace Kennedy (Dublin, OH / Coffman), Aubrey Stager (Saline, MI / Saline), and Essence Wyse (Lewis Center, OH / Olentangy).

Team Leaders

• Hannah Peterson (Cedarville, OH / Cedarville) had six shots, four on goal, three goals, four ground balls, and four caused turnovers.
• Essence Wyse (Lewis Center, OH / Olentangy) had two shots, one on goal, one goal, one draw control, and two caused turnovers.
• Jarya Hassell (Bellbrook, OH / Bellbrook) had two shots, two assists, and one ground ball.
• Grace Kennedy (Dublin, OH / Coffman) had two shots, two on goal, on goal, and one caused turnover.
• Aubrey Stager (Saline, MI / Saline) had three shots, two on goal, one goal, five ground balls. She also led in draw controls with six.
• Sidney Sheridan (Columbus, OH / Bishop Hartley) led in saves with eight on the day.

Team Comparison

• Wittenberg had six goals on the night, 17 shots, 11 on goal, 19 ground balls, 10 draw controls, and 22 caused turnovers. The Tigers were one-for-six in free-position shots.
• Oberlin had 13 goals, 34 shots and 26 on goal, 40 ground balls, 12 draw controls, 14 caused turnovers, and was two-for-eight in free-position shots.
• Wittenberg had 13 saves to Oberlin's five.
• Both teams had two assists.

Up Next

The Tigers will be back in action on the road against Ohio Wesleyan on April 16, at 7:00 p.m.

Written By: Grace Tyler '28