WASHINGTON – The Georgetown women's lacrosse team (1-0) downed the American Eagles (0-1) 12-5 through a second-half comeback to capture Head Coach Caitlyn Phipps' first career win as a Hoya. 

ON THE RECORD 
"So proud of our total team effort tonight against a tough American team. Our players stepped up in key moments and we had awesome energy from our sideline. This group trusted and believed in each other. This was a great team win that we will continue to build on as we move forward," - said Head Coach Caitlyn Phipps on the win . 

HOW IT HAPPENED

• American grabbed an early lead with three-consecutive goals. The Hoyas responded at the end of the first quarter with a goal by Molly Byrne. 
• GU continued its scoring run into the second quarter. Maley Starr and Rileigh Meyer scored 30 seconds apart to tie the contest 3-3. AU closed out the second quarter with a goal from Kellie Linehan at the 2:15 mark. 
• At the 14:20 mark of the third, Emma Gebhardt scored an unassisted goal to tie the game 4-4. AU responded a minute later with a goal from Linehan. The Hoyas went on an eight-goal scoring run to capture a 12-5 victory.  

OF NOTE

• The Hoya offense was led by Gracie Driggs, Rileigh Meyer, Starr and Gebhardt with two goals apiece.
• Starr led GU with four points (2 G, 2 A). 
• Mikaila Kitchen led the squad with three ground balls and four caused turnovers.
• Lucy Nace controlled the circle with eight draw controls.
• The Hoyas outshot the Eagles 32-22 and held AU to just one shot on goal during the second quarter. 

UP NEXT

• The Hoyas will take on Towson University on Cooper Field on Thursday, February 13 at 4 p.m