The Illinois Wesleyan University women’s lacrosse team lost to Methodist University, 20-0, on March 18. The game took place in Fayetteville, North Carolina. With this result, the Titans’ record stands at 3-5 for the season, while Methodist improves to 6-3.
This match is significant as it marks a setback for Illinois Wesleyan during their spring break trip. The Titans will look to regroup before their next contest.
Senior Sadie Newton led Illinois Wesleyan with eight draw controls. Senior Anelise DiGiovanni contributed four draw controls. Newton and freshman Allison Vervynck each collected three ground balls, while sophomore Cassie Fischmann and fifth-year Bri Kiser followed with two ground balls apiece. Vervynck played the first part of the game in goal and made six saves, while sophomore Marli Brown finished the game with five stops.
Despite being shut out, Illinois Wesleyan led in saves (11-6) and draw controls (13-9), but Methodist had more shots (38-9), shots on goal (28-6), ground balls (31-14), and successful clears (19-of-21). The Titans went 8-of-17 on clear attempts.
Illinois Wesleyan hosts its home games at Tucci Stadium in Bloomington, Illinois according to the official website. The team is a member of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin according to the official website and features student-athletes from freshman through fifth-year classes according to the official website. The program operates within intercollegiate athletics according to the official website and is based in Bloomington, Illinois according to the official website.
Last year, Illinois Wesleyan achieved a notable 23-0 victory over Illinois Institute of Technology according to the official website.
The Titans will conclude their spring break trip at Meredith College on Friday, March 20. The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. Eastern Time at Meredith Athletic Field and Track Complex.
