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Newberry College honored its senior players with remarkable victories from both the women’s and men’s lacrosse teams against Lincoln Memorial on Senior Day. The women clinched a 12-8 win, bolstering their record, while the men secured an impressive 18-10 victory, showcasing teamwork and skill. With contributions from standout players and a strong defense, both teams celebrated their seniors while gearing up for their final regular-season games.
Newberry Celebrates Senior Day with Thrilling Lacrosse Victories
In a bustling atmosphere at Setzler Field, the Newberry College women’s and men’s lacrosse teams both delivered stellar performances on Senior Day, securing impressive wins against Lincoln Memorial. The day was filled with excitement as the teams showcased exceptional talent and teamwork, delivering a perfect ending to a beautiful afternoon.
Women’s Lacrosse Team Clinches Victory
The Newberry women’s lacrosse team celebrated their seniors with a decisive 12-8 victory over Lincoln Memorial, boosting their overall record to 11-5 and securing an impressive 8-2 standing in the South Atlantic Conference. The thrilling match saw Newberry jump ahead early, taking a 4-3 lead after three lead changes in the vibrant first quarter.
As the game progressed, both teams exchanged blows, eventually finding themselves tied at 5-5 during the second quarter. However, the Wolves quickly mobilized and responded with two consecutive goals, wrapping up the first half with a comfortable 7-5 lead.
As the second half kicked off, Newberry intensified their game, outscoring Lincoln Memorial 5-3 to secure the win. Emma Jobs shone brightly, netting three goals, including a fantastic score in the final 20 seconds, icing the cake on a spectacular day. Lana Howell led the charge with four goals—one being the pivotal game-winner.
With contributions from players like Serena Elias, who tallied two goals, and Amelia Hawkes, who added a goal and an assist, the Wolves rolled to a commanding win. Ryann Bunner and Olivia Travassos also added to the scoreboard with valuable goals, while goalkeeper Mackenzie Dorr displayed incredible skill with 15 saves on 23 shots.
Newberry’s offense was relentless, exhibiting their prowess with a total of 39 shots against Lincoln’s 29. Additionally, the Wolves dominated the ground ball battle, winning 29-23 and impressively clearing all their attempts—24 for 24!
The Wolves are set to host Anderson in their final regular-season game on Wednesday, April 23, at 4 p.m., and fans are eagerly anticipating another exciting match.
Men’s Lacrosse Team Stuns Lincoln Memorial
With a commanding 11-4 advantage at halftime, Newberry continued to dominate the field. Shane Halliwell was the driving force behind the effort, leading the team with an impressive tally of four goals and two assists. Logan Yost’s goal stood as the game-winner amidst a flurry of scoring from nine different players, including notable contributions from Sam Barrett, Derek Caiazzo, Jonny Maclean, Bailey Phillips, and Shane Galt.
The Wolves also showcased their strength in shooting, unleashing a total of 41 shots—28 of which found the goal—compared to Lincoln Memorial’s 33 shots. Ground balls were another battlefield, with Newberry controlling an impressive 31 compared to Lincoln’s 18. Just like their women’s counterparts, the men’s team executed a flawless 20-for-20 on clearing attempts.
In a heartwarming pre-game ceremony, Newberry honored their senior players, adding a sentimental touch to the already exhilarating day. Fans can’t wait for the men’s team to host Anderson on Wednesday, April 23, at 7 p.m., hoping to carry this momentum into the postseason.
Overall, it was a day filled with high emotions, impressive performances, and the celebration of senior athletes who have contributed so much to their teams. Both the women’s and men’s teams are looking forward to their upcoming games, ready to finish the regular season strong!
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Additional Resources
- Newberry Observer: Men’s Lacrosse Roll on Senior Day
- Wikipedia: Lacrosse
- Newberry Observer: Women’s Lacrosse Falls at Home
- Google Search: Newberry Lacrosse News
- Newberry Observer: Wolves Men’s Lacrosse Battle Hard
- Google Scholar: Lacrosse Team
- Rock Athletics: Women’s Lacrosse No. 21 Rock Stays Unbeaten
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lacrosse
- BVM Sports: SAC Tournament Preview
- Google News: Newberry College Lacrosse
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