WASHINGTON – The Georgetown women's lacrosse team snaps an eight game losing streak after defeating Villanova 8-6 in the first conference game of the season at Villanova Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Hoyas are now 3-8 on the season and 1-0 in BIG EAST action while Villanova falls to 4-6 overall and 0-1 in conference play.  

ON THE RECORD 
"A great way to start conference play. I am very proud of the team today." - said Head Coach Ricky Fried on the victory.

How It Happened

• Gracie Driggs got the Hoyas on the board first with a free-position goal at the 11:36 mark. Villanova responded with a three-goal run to earn a two-point lead. At the 5:23 mark, Tessa Brooks netted a free-position goal to bring the Hoyas within one at the end of the first quarter. 
• At the beginning of the second quarter, Maley Starr tied the contest 3-3 with a free-position goal. Ten minutes later, Starr netted her second goal of the game to regain the lead for the Blue & Gray. 
• Coming out of halftime, Driggs landed a free-position goal to earn the Hoyas their first multi-goal lead of the afternoon. The Wildcats and Hoyas exchanged two pairs of goals to give GU a 7-5 lead at the end of the third. 
• After a scoreless opening five minutes of the fourth quarter, Driggs netted her fourth goal of the contest. VU responded with a goal from Ashlyn Hickey at the 5:19 mark but the Hoyas held the lead for a 8-6 victory. 

Of Note

• Driggs led the Hoyas' offense with four goals while Starr added two and Brooks and Emma Gebhardt netted one a piece. 
• At the circle, Maggie O'Brien and Kendall Steer tallied a team-high two draw controls each. 
• O'Brien also led the Hoyas with three caused turnovers and three ground balls. 
• In net, Leah Warehime made six saves in the win. 
• GU outshot VU 22-2 and held the Wildcats to zero shots on goal in the second quarter

Up Next 
The Hoyas will return to the Hilltop to take on BIG EAST foe Denver on Friday, March 29. The opening draw is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Cooper Field.