WASHINGTON – The Georgetown women's lacrosse team (2-1) fell 13-6 to the Rutgers Scarlet Knight on Saturday afternoon at Cooper Field.

On the Record
Rutgers came out and beat us at every facet of the game. We didn't respond very well and hopefully it will be a good learning experience. I'm really proud of the way that Leah played in goal. We have an opportunity to put this behind us by showing up and working hard this week. - said Head Coach Ricky Fried about the contest. 

How It Happened

• Rutgers got the scoring started early with a goal in the opening minute of the contest. The Hoyas responded with a goal from Emma Gebhardt at the 10:26 mark to tie the score 1-1. Rutgers Cassidy Spilis grabbed a 4-1 lead for the Scarlet Knights with a three-goal run. Gebhardt responded again for the Hoyas to bring GU within two at the end of the first. 
• The Scarlet Knights controlled the second quarter with five goals from four student-athletes to lead the contest 9-2 at halftime.
• Gracie Driggs found the back of the net at the 11:36 mark of the third quarter to give the Hoyas their third goal of the afternoon. Rutgers closed out the quarter with three-consecutive goals to widen its lead to 12-3.
• Gebhardt got to work early in the fourth with a goal 20 seconds into the quarter. Rutgers responded with a goal two minutes later but the Hoyas would score two back-to-back to close out the quarter. 

Of Note

• Gebhardt led the GU offense with three goals and one assist while Driggs, Tatum Geist and Neely Holt added one goal each. 
• Goalie Leah Warehime made 12 saves against the Scarlet Knights. 
• Maggie O'Brien recorded a team-best four ground balls and four draw controls 

Up Next 
The Hoyas will remain on the Hilltop to take on Harvard on Friday, February 23. The opening draw is scheduled for 4 p.m.