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Ally Mastroianni ('21) was named the player of the match
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U.S. Blanks Hong Kong, 21-0, In Round Of 16
July 5, 2022 | Women's Lacrosse
TOWSON, Md. — The United States shut out its opponent for the first time since 2005, doing so with an impressive 21-0 victory over Hong Kong on Tuesday night at the 2022 World Lacrosse Women's World Championship in Towson, Maryland.
Marie McCool ('18) had her fourth hat trick of the tournament while also adding one assist and four draw controls. Her three goals on the evening brings her total up to 15 in the first five games of the championship for the U.S.Â
After recording a game-high seven draw controls — the same number as the entire Hong Kong team — Ally Mastroianni ('21) was named the player of the match. It's the second time during this championship a Tar Heel has earned the honor, joining Emily Parros ('13) from the opener against Canada on June 29.Â
"Sometimes I just sit back and take it in. I'm playing with some of my childhood idols and playing amongst and against the best players in the world," said Mastrioanni, who also had an assist. "It's just an incredible opportunity to be here and I'm extremely grateful. I'm taking it all in and wouldn't give it up for the world."
Following the win, the U.S. now advances to the quarterfinals and will face Japan on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET. Â
Seeking its fourth-straight title, the U.S. has been the most dominant team in women's world lacrosse championship history since the event was first held in 1982. Team USA has won eight of 10 titles, bringing home the gold medal in 1982, 1989, 1993, 1997, 2001, 2009, 2013 and 2017. The only times the U.S. failed to win the championship were 1986 and 2005, finishing as the runner-up to Australia on both occasions.
Emily Nalls, a rising senior defender, had one assist and two ground balls in England's 11-1 win over Wales and will take on Israel on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Rising sophomore defender Brooklyn Walker-Welch, who is representing Canada, is set to play the Czech Republic tomorrow at 5 p.m.
Marie McCool ('18) had her fourth hat trick of the tournament while also adding one assist and four draw controls. Her three goals on the evening brings her total up to 15 in the first five games of the championship for the U.S.Â
After recording a game-high seven draw controls — the same number as the entire Hong Kong team — Ally Mastroianni ('21) was named the player of the match. It's the second time during this championship a Tar Heel has earned the honor, joining Emily Parros ('13) from the opener against Canada on June 29.Â
"Sometimes I just sit back and take it in. I'm playing with some of my childhood idols and playing amongst and against the best players in the world," said Mastrioanni, who also had an assist. "It's just an incredible opportunity to be here and I'm extremely grateful. I'm taking it all in and wouldn't give it up for the world."
Following the win, the U.S. now advances to the quarterfinals and will face Japan on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET. Â
Seeking its fourth-straight title, the U.S. has been the most dominant team in women's world lacrosse championship history since the event was first held in 1982. Team USA has won eight of 10 titles, bringing home the gold medal in 1982, 1989, 1993, 1997, 2001, 2009, 2013 and 2017. The only times the U.S. failed to win the championship were 1986 and 2005, finishing as the runner-up to Australia on both occasions.
Emily Nalls, a rising senior defender, had one assist and two ground balls in England's 11-1 win over Wales and will take on Israel on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Rising sophomore defender Brooklyn Walker-Welch, who is representing Canada, is set to play the Czech Republic tomorrow at 5 p.m.
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