Davis, Calif.– The UC Davis Women's Lacrosse team claimed their largest win since 2010, with a 19-1 victory over Howard University.
The Aggies (3-1) started off with three quick goals before the Bison's scored their only point of the contest. After, UC Davis went on a 16-0 scoring run lasting throughout the rest of the game. The Ags had 40 shots, 26 of which were on goal, in their impressive offensive showcase.
In comparison Howard tallied nine shots and five on goal.
Rhea Cosand and
Lauren Hart scooped up a team-high of three ground balls each enroute to UC Davis' 14 in contrast to the Bison's nine.
Grace Gebhardt put on a show with a four goal hat-trick off four shots and an assist. The sophomore tallied five-total points in the win.
The Ags had considerable performances from
Alannah Scott, who posted three goals and
Annie Cimperman with a trifecta of goals, accompanied by a pair of assists.
How It Happened
UC Davis jumped out to a 3-0 lead with goals from
Lauren Hart,
Alex Agnew, and
Mia Lawrence
Howard would answer back with a score of their own, cutting the lead 3-1 with six-minutes left in the first quarter. However, it would be their only score of the contest.
The Ags would close out the first with another three goals. Courtesy of
Alannah Scott,
Grace Gebhardt, and
Lauren Picardi.
In the second quarter, the Aggies filled the goal post with seven scores, their highest scoring quarter of the year. Starting with a pair of scores from
Alannah Scott, goals from
Alex Agnew,
Regan Arkless,
Natalie Markman, Grace Gebhard, and
Lauren Hart would close out the incredible scoring quarter.
UC Davis was in the driver's seat for the rest of the contest. With 16-unanswered points, kept Howard scoreless for three-quarters and managed possessions with a 16-6 advantage on draw-controls. The Ags secured the win over the Bisons.
Up Next
UC Davis continues its five game homestead at UC Davis Health Stadium against the American University Eagles, Friday at 5pm.