Tight Game Leads to Gopher Victory

Towson, Md.- Gophers (4-3) hosted the University of Massachusetts (4-2) in this non-confrence match-up. The competitive contest led to the Gophers gaining a hard fought win 14-11. 

• Goucher's Emily Burk wins the draw control. 
• Molly Smith scores the first goal of the quarter (10:48). 
• UMASS scores their first goal at (4:08). 
• Goucher pics up nine ground balls. 
• Wrenn Harney scores again for the Gophers sending them into the second quarter leading 2-1.

• UMASS starts the half winning the draw control leading to two consecutive goals.
• Tatianna Emeruwa scores for Goucher tying the game (12:50).
• Gophers fight for the lead with a goal from Smith.  
• The Beacons end up tying the game with a goal at (5:14).
• Goucher picked up eight ground balls and won four draw controls. 
• Umass scores two more goals taking the lead 6-5 going into the half. 

• Amaya Locke scores from the free position shot to start the quarter. 
• The Beacons score two more goals gaining the lead. 
• Goals from Charlotte Bloom and Harney tie up the score (7:37).
• Gophers go on a scoring run with back-to-back goals by Locke and Camden West (5:11).
• Nine ground balls are picked up by the Goucher.
• UMASS scores another goal chipping at the Gopher lead going into the fourth quarter. 

• Beacons score in the first minute making it a tie game. 
• Locke scores the next two goals taking the Gopher lead.
• UMASS adds another goal to their tally (6:02).
• Emily Burk and West score the final two goals of the game leading to a Gopher win 14-11. 

• Locke was the leading scorer for the Gophers with four goals and one assist. 
• UMASS outshot Goucher 34-32. 
• Sydney Lewis had twelve saves in her 60 minutes of play. 
• Goucher picked up 31 ground balls and won 11 draw controls. 

• The Gophers will be starting their confrence play at Elizabethtown. On Saturday, March 22 at 1pm.