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Photo by: John Quackenbos
Urbank's Career Day Lifts Eagles Over Vanderbilt
February 16, 2020 | Lacrosse
Senior captain Cara Urbank tallied a career-best six goals as the Eagles defeated the Commodores, 15-12
NEWTON, Mass. – Senior captain Cara Urbank's career-best six goals paced the No. 5 Boston College women's lacrosse team to a 15-12 win over Vanderbilt on Sunday at the Newton Lacrosse Complex. Freshman Hollie Schleicher recorded her first collegiate points on two goals while sophomore Jenn Medjid tallied the third hat trick of her career. Sophomore goalkeeper Rachel Hall put up 11 saves to hold off the Commodores' offense en route to the win.
The Commodores got on the board first with a goal from Bri Gross, but the Eagles quickly answered back as Urbank and Annie Walsh combined for three straight scores. Vanderbilt returned the favor with four of its own to take a 5-3 lead, but back-to-back goals from Jordan Lappin less than a minute apart and Schleicher's first career gave the Eagles a one-goal lead heading into the break at 6-5.
Vanderbilt opened the second frame with a goal from Griffin Gearhardt, but Urbank and Medjid both found the back of the net to push the Eagles' lead. Two Commodores goals tied the game at 8-all before Medjid tallied her second of the day to regain the advantage for BC. Two more goals from Vanderbilt gave the visitors their first lead of the half, but the Eagles exploded with a 6-0 run to put the game away.
GAME INFORMATION
Score: No. 5 Boston College 15, Vanderbilt 12
Records: Boston College 2-1, Vanderbilt 1-1
Location: Newton, Mass. – Newton Campus Lacrosse Complex
GAME NOTES
TEAM LEADERS
Boston College
Points: Cara Urbank, 6
Goals:Â Cara Urbank, 6
Assists:Â Charlotte North & Sheila Rietano, 1
Draw Controls:Â Hollie Schleicher, 5
Ground Balls:Â Rachel Hall, 5
Caused turnovers:Â Jillian Reilly, 2
Saves:Â Rachel Hall, 11
Vanderbilt
Points: Bri Gross, 5
Goals: Bri Gross, 4
Assists: Three tied, 1
Draw Controls: Bri Gross, 7
Ground Balls: Nicki Dadino, 4
Caused turnovers: Two tied, 2
Saves: Paige Gunning, 4
BY THE NUMBERS
Shots: Boston College 27, Vanderbilt 28
Saves: Boston College 11, Vanderbilt 4
Turnovers: Boston College 15, Vanderbilt 15
Clears: Boston College 14-14, Vanderbilt 16-16
Ground Balls: Boston College 12, Vanderbilt 16
Draw Controls: Boston College 15, Vanderbilt 14
Free Position Shots: Boston College 4-7, Vanderbilt 1-5
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UP NEXT
The Eagles travel west to face their first ranked opponent of the season in No. 16 Southern California. First draw is set for 6:00 PM EST on Friday, Feb. 21.
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The Commodores got on the board first with a goal from Bri Gross, but the Eagles quickly answered back as Urbank and Annie Walsh combined for three straight scores. Vanderbilt returned the favor with four of its own to take a 5-3 lead, but back-to-back goals from Jordan Lappin less than a minute apart and Schleicher's first career gave the Eagles a one-goal lead heading into the break at 6-5.
Vanderbilt opened the second frame with a goal from Griffin Gearhardt, but Urbank and Medjid both found the back of the net to push the Eagles' lead. Two Commodores goals tied the game at 8-all before Medjid tallied her second of the day to regain the advantage for BC. Two more goals from Vanderbilt gave the visitors their first lead of the half, but the Eagles exploded with a 6-0 run to put the game away.
GAME INFORMATION
Score: No. 5 Boston College 15, Vanderbilt 12
Records: Boston College 2-1, Vanderbilt 1-1
Location: Newton, Mass. – Newton Campus Lacrosse Complex
GAME NOTES
- The win marks head coach Acacia Walker-Weinstein's first win over Vanderbilt in her career as head coach at BC.
- Urbank's six goals marked a career-best, topping her previous of four vs. Boston University last season (Feb. 9, 2019).
- Lappin has tallied at least two goals in each game this season.
- Seven Eagles made their way to the scoresheet: Urbank (6 g.), Medjid (3 g.), Charlotte North (1 g., 1 a.), Lappin (2 g.), Schleicher (2 g.), Sheila Rietano (1 a.) and Walsh (1 g.).
- Hall tallied double-digit saves for the second straight contest, raking in 11 for the win.
- The Eagles are currently riding a 28-game win streak at the Newton Campus Lacrosse Complex.
TEAM LEADERS
Boston College
Points: Cara Urbank, 6
Goals:Â Cara Urbank, 6
Assists:Â Charlotte North & Sheila Rietano, 1
Draw Controls:Â Hollie Schleicher, 5
Ground Balls:Â Rachel Hall, 5
Caused turnovers:Â Jillian Reilly, 2
Saves:Â Rachel Hall, 11
Vanderbilt
Points: Bri Gross, 5
Goals: Bri Gross, 4
Assists: Three tied, 1
Draw Controls: Bri Gross, 7
Ground Balls: Nicki Dadino, 4
Caused turnovers: Two tied, 2
Saves: Paige Gunning, 4
BY THE NUMBERS
Shots: Boston College 27, Vanderbilt 28
Saves: Boston College 11, Vanderbilt 4
Turnovers: Boston College 15, Vanderbilt 15
Clears: Boston College 14-14, Vanderbilt 16-16
Ground Balls: Boston College 12, Vanderbilt 16
Draw Controls: Boston College 15, Vanderbilt 14
Free Position Shots: Boston College 4-7, Vanderbilt 1-5
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UP NEXT
The Eagles travel west to face their first ranked opponent of the season in No. 16 Southern California. First draw is set for 6:00 PM EST on Friday, Feb. 21.
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Team Stats
VANDY
BC
Shots
28
27
Turnovers
15
15
Caused Turnovers
7
6
Draw Controls
14
15
Free-Position Shots
5
7
Ground Balls
16
12
Game Leaders
Players
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Pen
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GB
0
CT
0
G
3
A
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FO
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Pen
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GB
0
CT
0
G
2
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
0
G
2
A
0
FO
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Pen
-
GB
1
CT
0
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