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WLax downs Eastern, 11-4

WLax downs Eastern, 11-4

COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. – Ursinus College senior midfielder Elizabeth Cannon (Garrison, N.Y./James I. O’Neil) had five goals as the Bears (2-1) won their second straight match with an 11-4 victory over Eastern (0-1) Wednesday afternoon in women’s lacrosse play.

Cannon scored four of her five goals in the first half en route to the win. With the Bears leading 5-3 with just 14 minutes left in the first half, Ursinus went on a 6-0 scoring run to put the game out of reach. Sophomore midfielder Emily Diehl (Lebanon, N.J./Voorhees) added in two goals as the Bears remained perfect at home.

Junior midfielder Allison Furman (Gilbertsville, Pa./Boyertown) had three assists for Ursinus.

For Eastern, sophomore midfielder Kelly Dando scored twice.

Ursinus, who held a 31-12 advantage on shots, also forced 28 Eagle turnovers. Senior defender Cindy Taylor (Schwenksville, Pa./Boyertown) had eight groundballs and eight caused turnovers defensively, while Furman had four caused turnovers.

In goal, senior goalkeeper Alex McBride (Sewell, N.J./Washington Township) had five saves in 49 minutes, while freshman goalie Jackie Kimmel (Hatboro, Pa./Hatboro-Horsham) had two in 11 minutes. For Eastern, freshman goalie Lindsey Corbitt had 12 saves.

Ursinus travels to Roanoke Friday.