Tigers Top Trine, 9-6, for Second Straight Victory
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
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2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Team Stats
Trine
| Game Statistics | Wittenberg | Trine |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 25 | 12 |
| Ground Balls | 21 | 19 |
| Saves | 2 | 6 |
| Clears | 16-17 | 15-17 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 28 |
| Draw Controls | 9 | 8 |
| Free Position Shots | 0-1 | 2-5 |
ANGOLA, IN – Wittenberg Women's Lacrosse earned a 9-6 road win over Trine University on Saturday afternoon, March 21, using a strong second quarter to build a lead they would not relinquish. It was the second win in a row for the Tigers.
Wittenberg opened the game with a tightly contested first quarter before pulling away in the second, outscoring Trine 5-2 to take control. The Tigers carried that momentum into halftime and maintained their advantage throughout the second half, holding off a late push from the Thunder to secure the win.
Aubrey Stager (Saline, MI / Saline) led the offensive effort with three goals and one assist, pacing a balanced Tiger attack. Jarya Hassell (Bellbrook, OH / Bellbrook) and Essence Wyse (Lewis Center, OH / Olentangy) each added two goals and two assists, contributing significantly to Wittenberg's nine-goal output. Alyssa Burnside (Hilliard, OH / Bradley) also found the back of the net and added two assists.
Defensively, Wittenberg limited Trine's scoring opportunities, allowing just five shots on goal. Makenna Ricketts(Chardon, OH / Chardon) recorded two saves in goal, while the Tiger defense forced 28 turnovers and collected 21 ground balls. Maggie Pickrel (Centerville, OH / Centerville) and Maren Raymond (Louisville, KY / Ballard) each contributed three ground balls to anchor the defensive effort.
The Tigers also held a slight edge in draw controls (9–8) and capitalized on Trine miscues, turning defensive stops into scoring opportunities.
Team Comparison
- Wittenberg had nine goals, two assists, 25 shots, 14 on goal, 21 ground balls, nine draw controls, and nine caused turnovers. The Tigers were 16-for-17 in clears and committed 19 turnovers.
- Trine had six goals, one assist, 12 shots, five on goal, 19 ground balls, eight draw controls, and six caused turnovers. The Thunder were 15-for-20 in clears and committed 28 turnovers.
Up Next
The Tigers will come home to face Elmhurst at 4 p.m. on March 27.
Written By: Alana Bartulovic '26