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Tar Heels Defeat Ohio State, 16-8, in Aeropostale Women's Lacrosse Challenge
March 26, 2004 | Women's Lacrosse
March 26, 2004
CHAPEL HILL - Melissa McCarthy had four goals and one assist as the University of North Carolina women's lacrosse team defeated Ohio State, 16-8, in the Aeropostale Women's Lacrosse Challenge on Friday evening at Henry Stadium. Brooke Dieringer had three goals and an assist for UNC, while Beth Ames and Allison Higgins also both had three goals.
UNC, ranked No. 14 in the nation this week, improves to 5-3 with the victory. No. 18 Ohio State drops to 3-4 with the loss.
McCarthy, Ames, Dieringer, and Higgins all scored two goals in the first half as the Tar Heels led, 8-4, at the break. Carolina scored six straight goals to start the second half and cruised to the win. Jess Allen, Ilsa Leon and Kelly Renzi each scored late goals for the Tar Heels.
In Friday's first game, No. 8 Maryland (6-2) scored seven consecutive goals to turn a 7-4 deficit into an 11-7 lead and held on to defeat No. 20 Penn State (1-6), 12-11. Acacia Walker had three goals and Annie Collins, Krista Pellizzi, Kelly Coppedge and Mollie Reese had two goals apiece for Maryland. Lori Havrilla led Penn State with three goals and two assists.
The Aeropostale Women's Lacrosse Challenge will conclude on Sunday when Maryland plays Ohio State at 1 p.m. and Carolina faces Penn State at 3 p.m.
STATISTICAL SUMMARY
Goals Scored
OSU- Naemi Hites 3, Kelyn Laws 2, Caroline Weatherill 1, Amy Tulk 1, Ashley Evans 1
UNC- Melissa McCarthy 4, Beth Ames 3, Brooke Dieringer 3, Allison Higgins 3, Jess Allen 1, Ilsa Leon 1, Kelly Renzi
Assists
OSU- Andrea Fischer 1, Natalie Miller 1, KC Carter 1
UNC- Melissa McCarthy 1, Brooke Dieringer 1, Rachel Szakmary 1
Shots: OSU 22, UNC 31
Free Position Shots: OSU 0-4, UNC 4-5
Ground Balls: OSU 22, UNC 12
Turnovers: OSU 11, UNC 13
Caused Turnovers: OSU 5, UNC 4
Draw Controls: OSU 8, UNC 18
Fouls: OSU 11, UNC 18
GOALKEEPER SUMMARY
OSU-- Kim Hastings: 30 minutes; 1 save, 8 goals allowed; Taryn Bowen: 30 minutes; 6 saves, 8 goals allowed
UM-- Kristen Hordy: 30 minutes; 4 saves, 4 goals allowed; Katelyn Hoffman: 30 minutes; 4 saves, 4 goals allowed
ATTENDANCE: 505
OFFICIALS: Rala Heinen, Jane Hebert, Pat Dillon
