Cailla Prisco
Equinox Staff
The KSC women’s lacrosse team battled against their rival and number one seed in the Little East Conference (LEC), Plymouth State. The Owls lost in a tumultuous comeback during the second half, 15-11.
According to Keeneowls.com, the Panthers showed their offensive stars early on in the game, scoring in the first 30 seconds of the game. The Owls followed that goal with one of their own, scored by senior and midfielder Emily Parker. Plymouth then scored eight more goals in a row, making the score 10-3 by the end of the first half.
The Panthers are currently sitting in first place in the LEC, they are also equipped with the best goalkeeper in the conference, Emilee Wargo.
Keene State scored again by junior Ali Daisy, but Plymouth came back with three more goals after that.
Keene got into a groove after senior Chelsea Lewis and first-year Brigid Casey both scored multiple goals as well as junior Tess Masci added a goal.
Lewis and Masci both scored hat tricks during the game; scoring three goals in one game.
Unfortunately Keene State could not keep up with the Panthers and lost 15-11, making this their third loss in-conference play.
The Owls finished their regular season with a record of 7-7 and will compete in the LEC quarter finals against Eastern Connecticut State University at home on Tuesday, April 30, with a start time of 6 p.m.
Eastern Connecticut is currently the number five seed in the conference and Keene State sits in fourth.
Cailla Prisco can be contacted
at cprisco@kscequinox.com
