CU Beats ODU 12-10
Apr 19th
The University of Colorado lacrosse team edged its final non-conference opponent of the regular season, taking down Old Dominion 12-10 Friday.
For the third time in as many games, the Buffaloes battled back from a first half deficit to claim the win. The Lady Monarchs went on a 4-0 run in less than three minutes time to grab a three-goal lead with 11:09 remaining in the first half. Down 7-5 at the break, the Buffs outscored the Lady Monarchs seven to three in the final 30 minutes of regulation. For the ninth straight game, the Buffs have held their opponent to five or fewer second half goals.
ODU outshot CU 24 to 20 and scooped up five more ground balls (15 to 10), but Colorado dominated the draw 17 to seven. Though CU had eight more turnovers (21 to 13), ODU had 12 more fouls, grabbing 32, including 18 in the second half, to CU’s 20.
Colorado (9-6 overall, 5-2 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) did a great job of spreading the offense, with six Buffs netting goals. Amelia Brown was the top point-getter, recording a hat trick and contributing an assist. Sarah Lautman, Marie Moore, Cali Castagnola and Johnna Fusco each had two goals, while Katie Macleay had a goal and two assists.
Source: CU
CU Lax Against ODU Concluded
Apr 18th
The University of Colorado lacrosse team, following back-to-back overtime thrillers, concludes its inaugural home season at Kittredge Field this weekend. CU (8-6, 5-2 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) hosts Old Dominion at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 18. Be one of the first 200 fans in attendance and receive free CU lacrosse socks! Be a part of the EPIC Book Drive and bring a new or used book for kids ages eight and under to the game. Watch the Buffs take on conference opponent California on Sunday, April 20 at 11:30 a.m.
SCOUTING THE OLD DOMINION LADY MONARCHS: ODU holds a 3-9 record, grabbing wins over Stetson, Liberty and Saint Joseph’s. The Lady Monarchs are winless in their last four games, though all but their 19-8 loss to then-No. 16 Virginia have been by two or fewer goals. ODU averages 11.34 goals per game, while allowing an average of 13.59. The Lady Monarchs rank 20th in the nation in caused turnovers, with an average of 9.5 per game. Ashmore Standing and Kallie McCormick each individually rank in the top 38 in caused turnovers. Eleven Lady Monarchs have score goals, with six netting 10 or more. Emily Austerberry leads the team with 28 goals, 10 assists and 27 draw controls. Jessica Liberty (21 goals and 11 assists) and Connor Carson (10 goals and 11 assists) each also have double-doubles on the season.
Source: CU
Seven Tigers in Six Innings
Apr 17th
The Padres like having Ian Kennedy start games at Petco Park.
He’s a fly-ball pitcher, which typically bodes well in a big, spacious ballpark. He’s had success pitching in San Diego since the Padres acquired him at the Trade Deadline last summer.
Kennedy, who gets the start in Thursday’s series finale against the Rockies, is 4-3 with a 3.30 ERA in eight starts with the Padres at Petco Park. He will go against left-hander Franklin Morales, who appeared headed to the bullpen until lefty Brett Anderson suffered a broken finger Saturday, forcing the Rockies to change their plans.
Kennedy allowed four runs in six innings in his last start, a loss to the Tigers at home. He struck out seven and had one walk.
One plus for him in that outing? His changeup was the best it had been in the past three seasons.
“I’m happy to see that come around,” he said.
Source: MLB
