Thiel 13, Franciscan 10

Franciscan Starters 
Annie King, Grace Deegan, Joanna Hilkert, Margaret McKee, Mary Lou Lipovsky, Maria Hilkert, Riley O'Brien, Maureen Cain, Maddy Smith, Elizabeth Dudas, Blair Wonderly & Goalkeeper - Sam Callahan 

Thiel Starters
Cassano, Geraci, Demma, A. Wightman, M. Wightman, Pearce, Quinn, Johnson, Jones, Barton, Van Zandt & Goalkeeper- Ramous

How It Happened 
The Franciscan Lady Barons Women's Lacrosse team could not hold off Thiel, falling 13-10 in their Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) match up with the Tomcats. Before the game, Franciscan honored its eight senior women's lacrosse players: Margaret McKee, Maria Hilkert, Abigail Schaefer, Maureen Cain, Maddy Smith, Sam Callahan, Blair Wonderly and Teresa Dulac. 

Franciscan got off to a fast start, scoring in the first minute when Blair Wonderly drove through the defense, finding the back of the net. Riley O'Brien would score a minute later when Grace Deegan fired a pass through the Tomcat defense, creating the scoring opportunity. Thiel would settle into the game, ripping off five straight goals to take a 5-2 lead, ten minutes into the game. Deegan would halt the run, netting her first goal of the game. Less then a minute later, Maureen Cain would find Deegan for her second straight goal, pulling Franciscan within one. After a Thiel goal, Deegan would again score, this time off a pass by Maria Hilkert. Annie King would then tie the game at six, after Deegan dished her second assist of the game. Wonderly scored off a free position shot giving Franciscan a 7-6 lead. Wonerly would complete her hat trick off Deegan third assist of the game. Leading by one with just under six minutes remaining in the first half, O'Brien would strike for a second time, putting the Barons ahead 9-7. Thiel would close back within a goal, but starting goalkeeper Sam Callahan would make two key saves to keep Franciscan ahead 9-8 heading into the half. 

Grace Deegan started the second half strong, scoring her fourth goal of the game. Thiel would adjust scoring the next five goals and taking contol of the game. The Tomcats held the Barons to just eight shots in the second half, securing the 13-10 victory. 

Inside the Numbers 
- Grace Deegan continued to lead the Barons offense, scoring four goals and tallying three assist
- Blair Wonderly scored a hat trick
- Riley O'Brien found the back net twice
- Anie King also scored once
- Margaret McKee had a team high four ground balls
- Sam Callahan made seven saves for the Barons

Who's Next? 
Franciscan will conclude their four game home stand, when they play Bethany Wednesday night at 7:00 pm. The Lady Barons defeated the Bison earlier this season in a non-conference matchup at Bethany, by a score of 19-11. Grace Deegan tied a school record with eight goals in the win. Maureen Cain also added a trio of goals, and Sam Callahan earned her first win in goal of the year.  

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