WASHINGTON – The Georgetown women's lacrosse team (1-0) opened the 2025 season with a commanding 14-3 victory over the American University Eagles (0-1) on Friday afternoon at the Jacobs Complex.
ON THE RECORD
"Today was a great start for the Hoyas. I'm really proud of how our team has prepared all preseason, and they were ready to go and come out and compete against a great American team. And it was really nice to see us put all the pieces together. And I think you saw us go on a big run in the first quarter where we were attacking on all cylinders offensively, and we started to move really well as a unit defensively and come up with some costly turnovers and some big saves in the goal. And I think we showed a lot of promise for this season, and we had a lot of people that were able to contribute to today's win. So overall, just a really great team win and a really great start to the season with." - Head Coach
Caitlyn Phipps
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Hoyas grabbed an early lead with four-consecutive goals. American responded with a goal at the 10:23 mark. At the end of the first quarter the Hoyas led 6-1.
- GU continued its scoring run into the second quarter. Betsy Burton, Gracie Driggs, and Anne McGovern all scored to make the contest 9-1.
- At the 8:36 mark of the third, Driggs scored a goal assisted by Molly Davis to make the game 10-1. AU responded with a goal with 14 seconds left of the third from Kellie Linehan to make the game 12-2. The Hoyas went on to score two more to capture a 14-3 victory.
OF NOTE
- The Hoya offense was led by Driggs and McGovern with three goals and two assists apiece.
- Molly Woods led the squad with three ground balls and six caused turnovers.
- Driggs controlled the circle with four draw controls.
- The Hoyas outshot the Eagles 32-11 and held AU to just one shot on goal during the first quarter.
UP NEXT
- The Hoyas will take on Towson University at Johnny Unitas Stadium on Saturday, February 14 at 3:30 p.m.
