Wednesday, March 8
Worcester, Mass.
4:00 PM
Quinnipiac University
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Holy Cross
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Quinnipiac
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Holy Cross
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Photo by: Rob Rasmussen / P8Photos.com
Bobcats Race Out to Historic Start En Route to Road Win
3/8/2023 5:55:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
WORCESTER, Mass. — It was the best start for the Quinnipiac University women's lacrosse team in 14 years, as the Bobcats raced out to an 11-0 lead to knock off Holy Cross 15-8 on Wednesday afternoon.
With the win, Quinnipiac improves to 3-3 on the season.
The dominant start to the game was fueled by six different goalscorers, led by Desiree Kleberg potting a first-quarter hat trick. She would finish with four goals on the day.
Sophia Iaccino tallied a game-high five points, while Sophie Spencer, Emily Feeney and Mia Delmond all chipped in a pair of goals for the Bobcat offense.
Iaccino also led the way defensively, recording a pair of caused turnovers and scooping a pair of ground balls to go along with her six draw controls on the day.
With the win, Quinnipiac improves to 3-3 on the season.
The dominant start to the game was fueled by six different goalscorers, led by Desiree Kleberg potting a first-quarter hat trick. She would finish with four goals on the day.
That's a first quarter hat-trick for Kleberg!!#BobcatNation x #NCAALAX pic.twitter.com/5TK5i8kwbl
— Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse (@QU_WLAX) March 8, 2023
Sophia Iaccino tallied a game-high five points, while Sophie Spencer, Emily Feeney and Mia Delmond all chipped in a pair of goals for the Bobcat offense.
Iaccino also led the way defensively, recording a pair of caused turnovers and scooping a pair of ground balls to go along with her six draw controls on the day.
Iaccino with the move and the finish!! #BobcatNation x #NCAALAX pic.twitter.com/mD1CwGVntT
— Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse (@QU_WLAX) March 8, 2023
STATS AND NOTES
- The Bobcats held the Crusaders scoreless in the first 15 minutes, the first time Quinnipiac held the opposing team scoreless since April 23, 2022 against Monmouth (4th Quarter).
- The Bobcats had 11 goals at the end of the first half, the first time they scored 11 in a half since March 21, 2021 against Iona.
- Quinnipiac had an 11-0 lead before Holy Cross scored their first goal, their best start since April 6, 2008 when they jumped out to a 16-0 lead against Saint Francis.
- Desiree Kleberg recorded a first quarter hat-trick, her third hat-trick on the young season and her 12th of her career.
- Kleberg recorded at least three points for the third consecutive game and pushed her season total to 15 points.
- Sophia Iaccino added her second hat-trick of the season and recorded two assists for five points. That is her first five point game of the campaign and first since 4/09/22 against Manhattan.
- Emily Feeney added three points for the second straight game, which stands as her season high.
- Kat Henselder made 12 saves in the cage for the Bobcats, marking her third, double-digit output in that department this season.
UP NEXT
Quinnipiac hits the road for a non-conference matchup in Philadelphia, Pa. on Saturday, March 18th to battle the Villanova Wildcats. First draw is slated for 1 p.m., in Philadelphia and the game can be seen live on FloLacrosse.
For an inside look at the Quinnipiac women's lacrosse team, be sure to follow it on social media @QU_WLAX or go to gobobcats.com/wlax.
Team Stats
QUI
HC
Shots
27
33
Turnovers
13
11
Caused Turnovers
6
6
Draw Controls
11
16
Free-Position Shots
5
8
Ground Balls
8
17
Game Leaders
Players
G
4
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
0
CT
0
G
3
A
2
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
2
CT
2
G
2
A
1
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
2
CT
0
G
2
A
2
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
0
Players Mentioned
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GK
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